Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Mount Cook home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of Our building inspectors are extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next household will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Mount Cook building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Mount Cook. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some costly issues that might be discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a certified Mount Cook building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This will make sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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