Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hongoeka

Hongoeka Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Hongoeka house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors are incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Hongoeka are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely certified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price the help of our Hongoeka pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the home you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Hongoeka building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Hongoeka. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what a home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Hongoeka building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hongoeka

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like 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 changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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