Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Porirua home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

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

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Porirua are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and carry the industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new home is safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report and photos of any issues to assure you that the house you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Porirua building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Porirua. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what an house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Porirua building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

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

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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