Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Kelburn home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

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

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Kelburn are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with the help of our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Kelburn building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Kelburn. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide specialist advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection finds it’s possible use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Kelburn Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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