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 will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Riverstone Terraces are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new household is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Riverstone Terraces pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Riverstone Terraces

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Riverstone Terraces building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Riverstone Terraces. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand 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 fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Riverstone Terraces building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Riverstone Terraces

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Riverstone Terraces

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Riverstone Terraces Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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