Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Petone home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be okay we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Petone

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Petone building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Petone. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can give you expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection reveals it’s possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an qualified Petone building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

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

Petone Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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