Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Thorndon home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our building inspectors are highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports for Thorndon are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and hold the industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Thorndon building inspector usually lasts between one and half and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Thorndon. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what you find in a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Thorndon building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This will ensure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

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

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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