Pre Purchase Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Oriental Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports for Oriental Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household is safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with our Oriental Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property as well as offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the house you are buying is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Oriental Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Oriental Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an home which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Oriental Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Oriental Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory 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 like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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