Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whakatu

Whakatu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Whakatu home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Whakatu are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and carry an industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Whakatu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Whakatu building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Whakatu. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Whakatu building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the 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 has been known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whakatu

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

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

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

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