Pre Purchase Building Inspections Karaka Bays

Karaka Bays Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Karaka Bays home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from one of Our building inspectors are highly complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports for Karaka Bays are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Karaka Bays pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Karaka Bays building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Karaka Bays. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection it is possible to end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Karaka Bays building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Karaka Bays

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

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

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

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