Pre Purchase Building Inspections Seatoun

Seatoun Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Seatoun home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors are incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports for Seatoun are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Seatoun pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home as well as provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Seatoun building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Seatoun. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you use the report to assist you in negotiating 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 guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Seatoun building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Seatoun

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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