Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Kelburn home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are very complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new household is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Kelburn

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Kelburn building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Kelburn. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a house inspection reveals it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Kelburn building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It will make sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Kelburn

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior 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, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Kelburn Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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