Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Petone house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors are highly precise. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up 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 typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. These expert building reports for Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and carry industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property and offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Petone building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Petone. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s going to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Petone building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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