Pre Purchase Building Inspections Birchville

Birchville Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Birchville house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports for Birchville are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new house will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Birchville pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Birchville building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Birchville. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an household that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Birchville building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This assures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Birchville

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

Having your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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