Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Petone home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors is extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports in Petone are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold an industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be okay we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Petone building inspector usually lasts between one and half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Petone. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the results of a house inspection finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Petone building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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