Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Kingston home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by the one the building inspectors is incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Kingston are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and have the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Kingston

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Kingston building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Kingston. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be identified, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Kingston building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Kingston

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review on the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Kingston Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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