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 by an inspector of the building inspectors is incredibly thorough. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Petone are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Petone

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property along with offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report including photos of any issues to ensure that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Petone building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Petone. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the home that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house investigation finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an certified Petone building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was built 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.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Petone Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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