Pre Purchase Building Inspections Totara Park

Totara Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by One of Our building inspectors is highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to 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 professional building reports in Totara Park are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and hold the industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Totara Park pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any problem areas to ensure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Totara Park building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Totara Park. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide professional guidance on how to proceed.

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

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Totara Park building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Totara Park

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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