Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Porirua home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by the one the building inspectors is extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports in Porirua are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Porirua building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Porirua. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare 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 better negotiating position by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Porirua building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are 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 can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having access to your house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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