Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Marua

Te Marua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by an inspector of the building inspectors is highly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the 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. Our expert building reports in Te Marua are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry the industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new house will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Te Marua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Te Marua building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Te Marua. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Te Marua building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Marua

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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