Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Mata

Te Mata Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Te Mata house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports for Te Mata are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Te Mata pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Te Mata

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Te Mata building inspector usually is between one half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Te Mata. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy 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 completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a home which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

According to what a home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Te Mata building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Te Mata

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Mata

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having the house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Te Mata Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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