Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Petone house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors are very thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Petone are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next household will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property along with offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Petone building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Petone. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection reveals, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Petone building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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