Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Petone home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one the building inspectors are highly thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports for Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Petone building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Petone. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Petone building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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