Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pipitea

Pipitea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Pipitea home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by the one our inspectors of buildings is extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports in Pipitea are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold the industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new house is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Pipitea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Pipitea building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Pipitea. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an household that’s going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

According to what an home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Pipitea building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This ensures home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pipitea

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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