Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Lower Hutt home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are very thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports for Lower Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have the industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Lower Hutt building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Lower Hutt. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of an home inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Lower Hutt building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study for the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Lower Hutt Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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