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 that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports for Kelburn are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely certified and hold an industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next home is safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report including photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you purchase has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Kelburn building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Kelburn. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report by an qualified Kelburn building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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