Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors is highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Upper Hutt are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold an industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next house will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Upper Hutt

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property along with offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what an house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Upper Hutt building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed 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 in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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