Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ngaio

Ngaio Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Ngaio house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors are incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports for Ngaio are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be okay we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Ngaio pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Ngaio building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Ngaio. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an certified Ngaio building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ngaio

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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