Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Petone house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports for Petone are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold an industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new household will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Petone building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Petone. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Petone building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, 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 all visible components.
• An assessment of the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

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

What's Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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