Pre Purchase Building Inspections Belmont

Belmont Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Belmont home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors is very detailed. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Belmont are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Belmont pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Belmont building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Belmont. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home 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 possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Belmont building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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What's Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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