Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Mount Victoria home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors is very detailed. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports in Mount Victoria are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new home will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Mount Victoria pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Mount Victoria building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Mount Victoria. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to find yourself with some costly problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Mount Victoria building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Victoria

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Mount Victoria Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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