Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Aotea house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact 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 frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports for Aotea are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have the industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice for the right price the help of our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Aotea building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Aotea. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that is going to give you headaches with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a house investigation finds, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s great. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Aotea building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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