Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Petone home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one our building inspectors is highly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports for Petone are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and have the industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new house will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Petone

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We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Petone building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Petone. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an household that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an certified Petone building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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