Pre Purchase Building Inspections Belmont

Belmont Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Belmont house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one the building inspectors are highly precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Belmont are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next home is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Belmont pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Belmont

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Belmont building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Belmont. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the household which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what a house inspection reveals it’s possible use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the 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’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Belmont building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Belmont

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Belmont Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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