Pre Purchase Building Inspections Horokiwi

Horokiwi Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Horokiwi home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors are incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports in Horokiwi are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next household will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Horokiwi pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are buying is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Horokiwi building inspector usually is between one half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Horokiwi. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you expert advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Horokiwi building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Horokiwi

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

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

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

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