Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fairfield

Fairfield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Fairfield house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of Our building inspectors are extremely detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Fairfield are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Fairfield pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Fairfield

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any problem areas to ensure that the house you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Fairfield building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Fairfield. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an home that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what an home investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Fairfield building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Fairfield

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fairfield

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Fairfield Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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