Pre Purchase Building Inspections Horokiwi

Horokiwi Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an 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 from the one Our building inspectors are highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports for Horokiwi are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and have an industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick 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 household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Horokiwi pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Horokiwi building inspector usually is between one half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Horokiwi. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer expert advice on how to proceed.

According to what an house inspection finds it’s possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Horokiwi building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Horokiwi

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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