Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a St Leonards home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors is very thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports in St Leonards are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an St Leonards building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in St Leonards. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what an home inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified St Leonards building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls 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 in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

Having the home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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