Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Upper Hutt home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings is very complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports in Upper Hutt are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and carry industrial quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report including photos of any issues to assure you that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer professional tips on how to move forward.

According to what a home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Upper Hutt building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment on the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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