Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hongoeka

Hongoeka Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Hongoeka house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports for Hongoeka are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and hold industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new home will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Hongoeka pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

According to what an house inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Hongoeka building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This will ensure that house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hongoeka

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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