Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Upper Hutt house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Upper Hutt are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property as well as offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Upper Hutt building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Upper Hutt. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the household that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Upper Hutt building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Upper Hutt Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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