Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wellington

Wellington Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Wellington house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

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

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports in Wellington are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with our Wellington pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Wellington building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Wellington. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an home that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you professional tips on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified 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. This assures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wellington

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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