Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by one of Our building inspectors is extremely precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports for Island Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the house you are buying can be described as being 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 quality pre-purchase inspections within Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a home investigation finds it’s possible to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house 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.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with 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 items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permission or approval.

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's Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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