Pre Purchase Building Inspections Trentham

Trentham Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Trentham home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one the building inspectors is very complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports in Trentham are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house will be fine we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Trentham pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Trentham

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property as well as provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Trentham building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Trentham. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what you find in a home inspection finds it is possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Trentham building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

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 look for structural problems or any indication that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Trentham

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Trentham

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing 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 maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Trentham Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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