Pre Purchase Building Inspections Seaview

Seaview Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Seaview home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors is very detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Seaview are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold an industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Seaview pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Seaview

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the house that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Seaview building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Seaview. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an home that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection uncovers it is possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Seaview building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It ensures home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Seaview

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Seaview

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Seaview Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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