Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Aro

Te Aro Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Te Aro home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Te Aro are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Te Aro pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Te Aro

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Te Aro building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Te Aro. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Te Aro building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It will ensure that house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Te Aro

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Aro

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site 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, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Te Aro Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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