Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Aotea house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our specialist building reports in Aotea are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have an industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property and provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to ensure that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for an home which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

According to what the completed jobs of a home investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to be left with expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Aotea building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report available can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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