Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Mount Victoria home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Mount Victoria are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have the industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Mount Victoria pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property in order to offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Mount Victoria building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Mount Victoria. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

According to what an home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Mount Victoria building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It assures house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Victoria

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study for the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

The fact that you have your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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