Pre Purchase Building Inspections Karaka Bays

Karaka Bays Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Karaka Bays 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 complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Karaka Bays are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have an industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Karaka Bays pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Karaka Bays building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Karaka Bays. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household 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 happen, and will give you specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to be left with costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Karaka Bays building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Karaka Bays

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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