Pre Purchase Building Inspections Taita

Taita Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Taita home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors are highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports in Taita are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry an industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next home will be okay we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Taita pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Taita building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Taita. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what an house investigation finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Taita building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Taita

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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