Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pipitea

Pipitea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Pipitea home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports for Pipitea are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and carry the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next home will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Pipitea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report including photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Pipitea building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Pipitea. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you specialist tips on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Pipitea building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

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

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pipitea

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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