Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Petone house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and have industrial quality insures indemnity. All 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 that your new home will be okay we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Petone building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Petone. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of the results of a home inspection finds it is possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Petone building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of 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 provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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