Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Aotea house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our building inspectors are very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look 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 all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and have industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Aotea

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We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Aotea building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Aotea. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a qualified Aotea building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Aotea

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Aotea Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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