Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Kelburn home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors are extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision for the right price our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Kelburn building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Kelburn. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for an household that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection finds it is possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Kelburn building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having the home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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