Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pinehaven

Pinehaven Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Pinehaven home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors is extremely precise. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports in Pinehaven are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industrial quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be okay we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Pinehaven pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Pinehaven

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Pinehaven building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Pinehaven. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a qualified Pinehaven building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pinehaven

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, 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 basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Pinehaven Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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