Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Petone house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are very complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our specialist building reports in Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and have industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new house is safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any issues to ensure that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Petone building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Petone. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how to proceed.

According to what an house inspection finds it is possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Petone building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This ensures house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure 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

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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