Pre Purchase Building Inspections Alicetown

Alicetown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Alicetown home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings is extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports for Alicetown are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new house is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Alicetown pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Alicetown

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Alicetown building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Alicetown. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Alicetown building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture 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 your household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Alicetown

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Alicetown Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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