Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Thorndon house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings is very thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports in Thorndon are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be okay we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Thorndon

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property and offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Thorndon building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Thorndon. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Thorndon building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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