Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Lower Hutt home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by the one the building inspectors are incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will contact 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, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Lower Hutt are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry an industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope that your new household will be safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Lower Hutt building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Lower Hutt. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for an home that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what a house inspection reveals it is possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Lower Hutt building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It assures home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the services 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 of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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