Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Thorndon home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Thorndon are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and have the industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Thorndon building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Thorndon. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Thorndon building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed 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, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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