Pre Purchase Building Inspections Newtown

Newtown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Newtown house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is very complete. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports in Newtown are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and carry an industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Newtown pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Newtown

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Newtown building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Newtown. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for an household that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Newtown building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Newtown

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Newtown Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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