Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Porirua home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is extremely detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Porirua are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Porirua building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within 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 accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Porirua building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions for the building (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 and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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