Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Upper Hutt house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports in Upper Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Upper Hutt building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Upper Hutt. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what an house investigation finds it is possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Upper Hutt building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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