Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Porirua house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Porirua are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next household will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Porirua

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Porirua building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Porirua. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection reveals it’s possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up with some costly problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Porirua building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Porirua

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to 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: This weatherboard can leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

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

Porirua Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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