Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Lyall Bay home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors are extremely complete. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports in Lyall Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next house will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with our Lyall Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Lyall Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Lyall Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide professional advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Lyall Bay building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lyall Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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