Pre Purchase Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Oriental Bay home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our inspectors of buildings is incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports in Oriental Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industrial quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next house will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Oriental Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Oriental Bay

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Oriental Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Oriental Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer professional guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house investigation finds it’s possible to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Oriental Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This will make sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Oriental Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having the home inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Oriental Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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