Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hutt Central

Hutt Central Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Hutt Central home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of Our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Hutt Central are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new home will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Hutt Central pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Hutt Central building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Hutt Central. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Hutt Central building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This will make sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hutt Central

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete 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 & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water System
• Paths & Driveway
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of any Moisture