Pre Purchase Building Inspections Birchville

Birchville Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Birchville home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors are very detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Birchville are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Birchville building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Birchville. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Birchville building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the early 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 are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Birchville

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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