Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is very complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Petone are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Petone building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Petone. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house which is likely create headaches due to future issues. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what a house investigation finds it’s possible to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s imaginable to find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Petone building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it might be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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