Pre Purchase Building Inspections Newlands

Newlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Newlands house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of the building inspectors is incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Newlands are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and hold an industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new house will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Newlands pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Newlands

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home along with provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Newlands building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Newlands. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert advice on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a house inspection uncovers it is possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Newlands building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Newlands

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Newlands

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Newlands Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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