Pre Purchase Building Inspections Riverstone Terraces

Riverstone Terraces Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Riverstone Terraces home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one the building inspectors are highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Riverstone Terraces are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold the industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next household will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Riverstone Terraces pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Riverstone Terraces building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Riverstone Terraces. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that is going create headaches due to future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a house inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Riverstone Terraces building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It will ensure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Riverstone Terraces

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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