Pre Purchase Building Inspections Crofton Downs

Crofton Downs Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Crofton Downs home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors are highly thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Crofton Downs are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and carry industrial quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new house will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Crofton Downs pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Crofton Downs building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Crofton Downs. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Crofton Downs building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Crofton Downs

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for 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 provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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