Pre Purchase Building Inspections Elderslea

Elderslea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Elderslea home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by the one Our building inspectors are very precise. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports in Elderslea are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and carry the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Elderslea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Elderslea building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Elderslea. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on what a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Elderslea building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Elderslea

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review on the services for the building (given reasonable 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 potentially hazard like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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