Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Thorndon home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors are highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Thorndon are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be okay, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the house you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Thorndon building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Thorndon. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection finds it is possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Thorndon building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings 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 access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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