Pre Purchase Building Inspections Epuni

Epuni Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Epuni home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports in Epuni are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and have the industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with our Epuni pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Epuni

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Epuni building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Epuni. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Epuni building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Epuni

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the early 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. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Epuni

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Epuni Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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