Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Petone home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports for Petone are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully qualified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Petone building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Petone. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection reveals it is possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Petone building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

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Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

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

Petone Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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