Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Upper Hutt house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of the building inspectors are incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports for Upper Hutt are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report and photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Upper Hutt building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Upper Hutt. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer professional tips on how to proceed.

According to what a house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Upper Hutt building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

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

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

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