Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Kingston house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are highly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Kingston are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next household is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Kingston building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Kingston. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Kingston building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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