Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Porirua house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are highly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Porirua are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry an industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making best choice for the right price our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Porirua

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Porirua building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Porirua. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer professional guidance on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, 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 specialist friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Porirua building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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