Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Island Bay house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors are incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Island Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Island Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will ensure that house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having the home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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