Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Island Bay home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors is highly precise. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Island Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and have an industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be safe, we can 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 carry out an in-depth inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Island Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is possible to be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Island Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This assures home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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