Pre Purchase Building Inspections Khandallah

Khandallah Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Khandallah home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings is very precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports in Khandallah are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next home will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Khandallah pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Khandallah building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Khandallah. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer expert guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Khandallah building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Khandallah

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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