Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Porirua home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Porirua are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and hold industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new home will be safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, 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 carry out an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Porirua building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Porirua. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of the results of a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a certified Porirua building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Porirua Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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