Pre Purchase Building Inspections Titahi Bay

Titahi Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Titahi Bay home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors are highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports in Titahi Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next household will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Titahi Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Titahi Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Titahi Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Titahi Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This assures home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Titahi Bay

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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