Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Petone house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors are highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Petone are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and hold an industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new household will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be 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 the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Petone. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of the results of a home investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without performing 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 ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Petone building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can 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 pinpoint any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

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

Petone Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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