Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Island Bay house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors are incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope that your new home is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard 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 in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds it’s possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Island Bay building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Island Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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