Pre Purchase Building Inspections Haywards

Haywards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Haywards house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our building inspectors are highly precise. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These specialist building reports in Haywards are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and hold the industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Haywards pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any issues to ensure that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Haywards building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Haywards. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the home that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you specialist advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Haywards building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It will ensure that house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Haywards

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

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

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Haywards

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Haywards Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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