Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Island Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports in Island Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and carry the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new home will be safe, we can help you ensure that 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 an extensive examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Island Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Island Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It assures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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