Pre Purchase Building Inspections Epuni

Epuni Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Epuni house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports in Epuni are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Epuni pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Epuni

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property along with offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Epuni building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Epuni. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Epuni building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It will make sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Epuni

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Epuni Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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