Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Petone house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by the one the building inspectors are very complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Petone building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Petone. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a better negotiating position by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house investigation finds it is possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified 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. It assures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was built 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, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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