Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Aotea house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of the building inspectors is highly detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Aotea are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Aotea building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Aotea. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home investigation finds it is possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Aotea building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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