Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Kingston house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors is highly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of 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. Our professional building reports in Kingston are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Kingston building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on 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 best as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist guidance on how to proceed.

According to what the results of a home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Kingston building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the opportunity 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 due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s to 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 may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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