Pre Purchase Building Inspections Totara Park

Totara Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Totara Park house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors is extremely complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Totara Park are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice for the right price our Totara Park pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Totara Park building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Totara Park. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how to proceed.

According to what a home inspection uncovers it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Totara Park building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Totara Park

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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