Pre Purchase Building Inspections Newtown

Newtown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Newtown home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors is incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports for Newtown are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision for the right price our Newtown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any issues to assure you that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Newtown building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Newtown. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer professional tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Newtown building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Newtown

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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