Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Petone house inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors is incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Petone are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and have industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next household will be safe we’ll let 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 carry out an in-depth inspection of the property along with offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Petone building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we allow 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 detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what the results of a house investigation finds it’s possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Petone building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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