Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Marua

Te Marua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Te Marua house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Te Marua are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new house is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Te Marua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Te Marua building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Te Marua. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you professional advice on how to proceed.

According to what the results of a house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Te Marua building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Marua

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services on the premises (given affordable 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 access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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