Pre Purchase Building Inspections Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Oriental Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by One of the building inspectors are incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Oriental Bay are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Oriental Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Oriental Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Oriental Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a home inspection uncovers it is possible use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Oriental Bay building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Oriental Bay

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What's Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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