Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by One of the building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have industry quality insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new house is safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Mount Cook building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Mount Cook. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s going to give you headaches with future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Mount Cook building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

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 when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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