Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pinehaven

Pinehaven Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Pinehaven home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors are highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Pinehaven are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Pinehaven pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Pinehaven building inspector usually is between one half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Pinehaven. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a house inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Pinehaven building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pinehaven

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

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

Pinehaven Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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