Pre Purchase Building Inspections Boulcott

Boulcott Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Boulcott home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Boulcott are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next household will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Boulcott pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Boulcott building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Boulcott. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Boulcott building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re 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.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Boulcott

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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