Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whakatu

Whakatu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Whakatu home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Whakatu are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and have industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new household will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Whakatu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Whakatu building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Whakatu. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the home that’s going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Whakatu building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whakatu

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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