Pre Purchase Building Inspections Heretaunga

Heretaunga Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Heretaunga house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors is very precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Heretaunga are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold the industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Heretaunga pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Heretaunga building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Heretaunga. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Heretaunga building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This will ensure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Heretaunga

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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