Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Mount Cook home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Mount Cook are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Mount Cook building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Mount Cook. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s imaginable to be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Mount Cook building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions to the property (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 potential issues such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Mount Cook Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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