Pre Purchase Building Inspections Crofton Downs

Crofton Downs Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Crofton Downs home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

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

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Crofton Downs are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry an industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home is safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price with our Crofton Downs pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Crofton Downs

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Crofton Downs building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Crofton Downs. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection finds, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Crofton Downs building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Crofton Downs

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Crofton Downs Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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