Pre Purchase Building Inspections Heretaunga

Heretaunga Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

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

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports in Heretaunga are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new home will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Heretaunga pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Heretaunga

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property along with offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Heretaunga building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Heretaunga. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house investigation finds, you may be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Should you really check it out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is possible to end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Heretaunga building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Heretaunga

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used 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 building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Heretaunga

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

Having your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Heretaunga Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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