Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Petone house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by the one our inspectors of buildings are very complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports for Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new home will be safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Petone building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for 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, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Petone building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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What Is Included 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 & Roof Cavity
• Hot Water System
• Paths & Driveway
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of any Moisture