Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Te Awa home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one the building inspectors is very thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports for Te Awa are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Te Awa building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Te Awa. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on what a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to check it out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Te Awa building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures house buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

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

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

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