Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A report on a building from an inspector of the building inspectors is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new house will be okay we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Island Bay building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home which is likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Island Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review for the 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 dangers such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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What's Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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