Pre Purchase Building Inspections Totara Park

Totara Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Totara Park home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors is incredibly precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports for Totara Park are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and have industrial standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next home will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Totara Park pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Totara Park

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to ensure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Totara Park building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Totara Park. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Totara Park building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Totara Park

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Totara Park

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Totara Park Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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