Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Aotea house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors is very detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports in Aotea are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be fine we can assist you to ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property and provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately 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 informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer expert advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Aotea building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It assures home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household 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.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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