Pre Purchase Building Inspections Totara Park

Totara Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Totara Park house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of Our building inspectors is very complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports for Totara Park are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and hold industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next home is safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Totara Park pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Totara Park building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Totara Park. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a home which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

According to what you find in a home inspection finds, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Totara Park building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the building is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Totara Park

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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