Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ngaio

Ngaio Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Ngaio house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors is highly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports in Ngaio are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have industrial standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Ngaio pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Ngaio building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Ngaio. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Ngaio building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This assures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ngaio

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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