Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Island Bay house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports in Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and hold the industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next household is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Island Bay

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

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

According to what you find in a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an qualified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This will ensure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Island Bay

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and 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 etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having access to your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Island Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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