Pre Purchase Building Inspections Birchville

Birchville Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Birchville house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors is highly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports in Birchville are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new house will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice for the right price the help of our Birchville pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Birchville building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Birchville. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Birchville building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Birchville

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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