Pre Purchase Building Inspections Cannons Creek

Cannons Creek Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from One of Our building inspectors are very complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Cannons Creek are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully qualified and carry the industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be okay we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Cannons Creek pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Cannons Creek building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Cannons Creek. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of an home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Cannons Creek building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Cannons Creek

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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