Pre Purchase Building Inspections Epuni

Epuni Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Epuni house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors are very precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports for Epuni are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope the new home is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our Epuni pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair and honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Epuni building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Epuni. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a household that is going to give you headaches with future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what an house investigation finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Epuni building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It will make sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Epuni

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site 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, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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