Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Petone home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports in Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and hold industrial standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Petone building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Petone. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that is going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what an house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection it is possible to find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Petone building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred 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 could be costly to solve:

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

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

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

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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