Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Petone house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by the one Our building inspectors are very precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any issues to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Petone building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Petone. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer expert advice on how to proceed.

According to what a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Should you really have it examined?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Petone building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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