Pre Purchase Building Inspections Silverstream

Silverstream Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Silverstream house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our building inspectors is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our specialist building reports in Silverstream are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Silverstream pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Silverstream building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Silverstream. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home inspection finds it is possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Should you really check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to find yourself with some costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Silverstream building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Silverstream

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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