Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Island Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Island Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Island Bay

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Island Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide professional guidance on how to proceed.

According to what a house inspection finds it is possible to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Island Bay building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of access to your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Island Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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