Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Kelburn home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports in Kelburn are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next household will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report and photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Kelburn building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Kelburn. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a home that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to find yourself with some costly problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Kelburn building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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