Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kenepuru

Kenepuru Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Kenepuru home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors are incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Kenepuru are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Kenepuru pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Kenepuru building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Kenepuru. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an household which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer professional tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection finds, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Kenepuru building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will make sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are 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: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kenepuru

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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