Pre Purchase Building Inspections Khandallah

Khandallah Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Khandallah home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Khandallah are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and hold an industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice for the right price our Khandallah pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Khandallah building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Khandallah. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for an household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Khandallah building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any 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 home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Khandallah

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having the home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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