Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and have industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property along with offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Mount Cook building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Mount Cook. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

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 expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Mount Cook building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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