Pre Purchase Building Inspections Haywards

Haywards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Haywards house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by one of Our building inspectors is incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Haywards are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be okay we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Haywards pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Haywards building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Haywards. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a household which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what you find in a home inspection reveals it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Haywards building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Haywards

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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