Pre Purchase Building Inspections Cannons Creek

Cannons Creek Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Cannons Creek house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings are highly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These specialist building reports for Cannons Creek are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and have the industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new household will be okay we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our Cannons Creek pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Cannons Creek building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Cannons Creek. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Cannons Creek building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Cannons Creek

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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