Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Kingston home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports in Kingston are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold industrial quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new house will be safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making best choice for the right price the help of our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you are buying is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Kingston building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Kingston. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers it is possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Kingston building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance 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 problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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