Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Kelburn home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one our inspectors of buildings is very detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Kelburn are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and have industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Kelburn building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Kelburn. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Kelburn building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

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

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

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