Pre Purchase Building Inspections Seatoun

Seatoun Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Seatoun house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by the one our inspectors of buildings are highly detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports in Seatoun are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. 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 house will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, for the right price the help of our Seatoun pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Seatoun building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Seatoun. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is possible to find yourself with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Seatoun building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Seatoun

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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