Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Thorndon home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of the building inspectors are very precise. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports for Thorndon are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Thorndon

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Thorndon building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Thorndon. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you specialist guidance on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a home inspection finds it is possible use the report to help negotiate 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.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Thorndon building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Thorndon

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the 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 siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Thorndon Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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