Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Kelburn house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors is incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Kelburn building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Kelburn. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of an house inspection finds it is possible to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It assures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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