Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wellington

Wellington Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Wellington house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings are extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports for Wellington are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and carry the industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Wellington pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Wellington building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Wellington. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

According to what a house investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Wellington building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This assures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wellington

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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