Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ngaio

Ngaio Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Ngaio home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Ngaio are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and have industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next house will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Ngaio pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Ngaio

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property along with offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Ngaio building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Ngaio. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Ngaio building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Ngaio

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ngaio

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of the house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Ngaio Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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