Pre Purchase Building Inspections Taita

Taita Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Taita are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry the industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Taita pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you purchase has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Taita building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Taita. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection reveals it is possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Taita building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Taita

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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