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 aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from one of Our building inspectors are highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Lyall Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have the industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections 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 just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, 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 as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Lyall Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Lyall Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Lyall Bay building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs 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 issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lyall Bay

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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