Pre Purchase Building Inspections Totara Park

Totara Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Totara Park home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors are very complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports in Totara Park are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house is safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with 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 exhaustive investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report and photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Totara Park building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Totara Park. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home inspection finds it is possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s imaginable to be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Totara Park building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Totara Park

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Totara Park

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions for the building (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 issues like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• 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 the house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Totara Park Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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