Pre Purchase Building Inspections Aotea

Aotea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Aotea home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings are highly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Aotea are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Aotea pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Aotea

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Aotea building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Aotea. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Aotea building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This assures home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Aotea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Aotea Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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