Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Petone house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors is incredibly precise. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports in Petone are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next household will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home and provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Petone building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Petone. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what an house investigation finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Petone building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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