Pre Purchase Building Inspections Elderslea

Elderslea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Elderslea home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors are very detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports in Elderslea are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and carry the industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new house is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Elderslea pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Elderslea

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Elderslea building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Elderslea. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a home which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

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

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Elderslea building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Elderslea

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed 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, how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Elderslea

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

Having the house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Elderslea Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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