Pre Purchase Building Inspections Heretaunga

Heretaunga Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Heretaunga house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by the one Our building inspectors is incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports in Heretaunga are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have the industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Heretaunga pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Heretaunga building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Heretaunga. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how to move forward.

According to what an home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Heretaunga building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Heretaunga

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions to the property (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 potential problems such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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