Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from the one Our building inspectors is very precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next house will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price with the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Island Bay building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a home inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It assures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

Having your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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