Pre Purchase Building Inspections Karori

Building Inspectors to Give Peace of Mind When Purchasing Your Karori Home of Your Dreams

Karori Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Karori house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors is highly complete. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Karori are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold the industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next home is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Karori pre purchase building inspections.

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How Other People Rate Us

An excellent and thorough building report! Much appreciated. I’ll definitely be recommending
Callum
This is a high quality service where they are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. I was incredibly impressed by the speed and quality of the inspection and building report.
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Fantastic service, really pleased with how thorough the building report was - also impressed that it was able to be done at such short notice. A+
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Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Karori building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Karori. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible 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 an house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you professional tips on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Karori building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It will ensure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until 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: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require urgent attention.

  • A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
  • An assessment of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
  • A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
  • Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
  • Identification of maintenance items.
  • Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of access to your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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

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Reasons People Choose Us
About Us &

What We Do

As building inspectors we are experts in all issues of specialist home examinations. We’re there to ensure that you make the best decision when purchasing your next property.

We consider your investment to be a serious one and conduct comprehensive inspections so you won’t encounter any unpleasant or costly surprises meaning you can relax and focus on the fun parts of buying or owning a house.

We are specialised in a range of solutions to ensure that you are completely informed about the condition of any property that you might be looking to purchase or sell in addition to other services.

We don’t just collaborate with you, but we also work with large clients including bank branches, local councils, and insurance companies. They clearly like this peace of mind provided, because of the information contained included in our reports on building inspections.

Our systematic method of conducting your house inspection and the most up-to-date software technology that incorporates digital images into the reports, you can actually see any issues that may be identified. With our detailed reporting it is no wonder we have so many customers who recommend our service to family and acquaintances.

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  • Pre Purchase & Pre Sale Reports
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  • Healthy Homes Assessments
  • General Consultancy
  • Handover Reports
  • Asbestos Compliance
  • Mould Inspection
  • Dilapidation Reports
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