Pre Purchase Building Inspections Horokiwi

Horokiwi Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Horokiwi home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our building inspectors is incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports in Horokiwi are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision for the right price the help of our Horokiwi pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Horokiwi building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Horokiwi. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

According to what an home inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Horokiwi building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Horokiwi

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Horokiwi Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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