Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Kilbirnie house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from One of Our building inspectors are highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports in Kilbirnie are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry the industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice for the right price our Kilbirnie pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Kilbirnie building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Kilbirnie. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what an house investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Kilbirnie building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

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

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kilbirnie

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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