Pre Purchase Building Inspections Taradale

Taradale Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Taradale house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our building inspectors are extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Taradale are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Taradale pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Taradale building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Taradale. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Taradale building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Taradale

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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