Pre Purchase Building Inspections Strathmore Park

Strathmore Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Strathmore Park home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our inspectors of buildings are incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports in Strathmore Park are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new house is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Strathmore Park pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Strathmore Park building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Strathmore Park. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the home that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer expert advice on how to move forward.

According to what the results of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able 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 roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Strathmore Park building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Strathmore Park

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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