Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Thorndon house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors is very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Thorndon are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and carry the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Thorndon

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We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any issues to ensure that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Thorndon building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Thorndon. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Thorndon building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Thorndon

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Thorndon Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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