Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Island Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our building inspectors is incredibly precise. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Island Bay are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report including photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Island Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the 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 to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an qualified Island Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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