Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ngauranga

Ngauranga Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Ngauranga house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors are incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be 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, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports for Ngauranga are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision for the right price our Ngauranga pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Ngauranga building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Ngauranga. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you specialist tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Ngauranga building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ngauranga

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

The fact that you have the home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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