Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors is highly precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports in Porirua are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and have industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next household will be safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Porirua building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Porirua. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a certified Porirua building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review on the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

A copy of the home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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