Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Island Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors is very detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports for Island Bay are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new house will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Island Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

According to what the results of a house inspection finds the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Island Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

What's Included in 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
• Driveway & Paths
• House Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection