Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an St Leonards house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly detailed. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports in St Leonards are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the St Leonards building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within St Leonards. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you specialist tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what a house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a certified St Leonards building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This will ensure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

Having the house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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