Pre Purchase Building Inspections Belmont

Belmont Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Belmont home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors are highly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Belmont are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Belmont pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Belmont building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Belmont. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

According to what a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an qualified Belmont building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It will make sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Belmont

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to 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
• Drainage & Plumbing
• Spouting & Downpipes
• Sub-floor Structure & Foundations
• Roof & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water Cylinder
• Driveway & Paths
• House Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of any Moisture