Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Thorndon house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our building inspectors is extremely detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports for Thorndon are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry the industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new house will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Thorndon building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Thorndon. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home which is likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Thorndon building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having the home inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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What's Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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