Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Aotea home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our building inspectors is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Aotea are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and carry industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Aotea building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Aotea. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an home that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer expert guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a certified Aotea building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having the home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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