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 exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our building inspectors is very complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports for Petone are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you are buying is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Petone building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Petone. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for an home that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer expert advice on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a home inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Petone building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What's Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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