Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Island Bay home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors is extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports in Island Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industrial quality insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe 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 conduct an extensive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a qualified Island Bay building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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