Pre Purchase Building Inspections Korokoro

Korokoro Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Korokoro home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors are incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports in Korokoro are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Korokoro pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Korokoro building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Korokoro. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a household that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Korokoro building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This will make sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair 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.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Korokoro

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

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

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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