Pre Purchase Building Inspections Papakowhai

Papakowhai Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Papakowhai home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors are extremely complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Papakowhai are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Papakowhai pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Papakowhai building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Papakowhai. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Papakowhai building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

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

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Papakowhai

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core 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 available can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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