Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Kelburn home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

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

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of 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 in Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Kelburn building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Kelburn. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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