Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Kelburn home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our building inspectors is extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry an industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next household will be fine we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property as well as provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Kelburn building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Kelburn. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what a home inspection finds it is possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Kelburn building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This assures house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given affordable 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 issues like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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