Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Porirua home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports for Porirua are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new home will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Porirua building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Porirua. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Porirua building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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