Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wellington

Wellington Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Wellington house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Wellington are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and carry industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Wellington pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Wellington

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property along with offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Wellington building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Wellington. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what a house inspection uncovers it is possible to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Wellington building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wellington

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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