Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Island Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Island Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be okay we’ll help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Island Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Island Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers it’s possible use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a qualified Island Bay building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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