Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Porirua home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Porirua are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and carry the industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Porirua

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Porirua building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Porirua. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the results of a home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Porirua building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This will ensure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Porirua

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Porirua Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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