Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Te Awa home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors are very detailed. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports in Te Awa are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold an industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be okay we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any issues to ensure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Te Awa building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Te Awa. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection uncovers it’s possible to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Te Awa building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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