Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Porirua home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Porirua are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold industrial quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new house will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Porirua building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Porirua. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Porirua building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed how long it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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