Pre Purchase Building Inspections Birchville

Birchville Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Birchville home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by the one Our building inspectors is very precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports in Birchville are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Birchville pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Birchville building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Birchville. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Birchville building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Birchville

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services that the home receives (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 dangers such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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