Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fairfield

Fairfield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Fairfield house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors are incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports in Fairfield are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold industrial quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with our Fairfield pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Fairfield building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Fairfield. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely create headaches due to future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how to move forward.

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

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Fairfield building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fairfield

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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