Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Mount Victoria house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by One of the building inspectors is extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports in Mount Victoria are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision for the right price our Mount Victoria pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Mount Victoria building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Mount Victoria. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Mount Victoria building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Victoria

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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