Pre Purchase Building Inspections Elderslea

Elderslea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from One of our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports in Elderslea are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and have an industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Elderslea pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Elderslea

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Elderslea building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Elderslea. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an household that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what a home inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Elderslea building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Elderslea

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Elderslea Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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