Pre Purchase Building Inspections Papakowhai

Papakowhai Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from the one the building inspectors are incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Papakowhai are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and hold an industry quality insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope the new household will be fine we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with our Papakowhai pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report including photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Papakowhai building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Papakowhai. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you expert tips on how to move forward.

According to what a house inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Papakowhai building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Papakowhai

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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