Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hongoeka

Hongoeka Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Hongoeka home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors is extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports for Hongoeka are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and hold an industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new household will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Hongoeka pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Hongoeka building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Hongoeka. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Hongoeka building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure 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 or signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In 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 around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hongoeka

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the services 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 of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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