Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a St Leonards home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for St Leonards are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next house will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an St Leonards building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in St Leonards. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that is going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified St Leonards building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

• Exterior Cladding & Joinery
• Borer Detection
• Retaining Walls & Decks
• Drainage & Plumbing
• Downpipes & Spouting
• Sub-floor Structure & Foundations
• Roof & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water Heater
• Driveway & Paths
• House Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection