Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Thorndon house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one the building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Thorndon are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and carry an industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new house will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Thorndon building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Thorndon. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection finds, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Thorndon building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having the home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What's Included with 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 System
• Driveway & Paths
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection