Pre Purchase Building Inspections Karori

Karori Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Karori home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors are very precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports for Karori are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Karori pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Karori building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Karori. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide specialist advice on how to proceed.

According to what the results of a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Karori building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Karori

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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