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’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors are highly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Upper Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and have industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we’ll help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Upper Hutt

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property and offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Upper Hutt building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Upper Hutt. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection reveals, you may be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an qualified Upper Hutt building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Upper Hutt Home Inspections Are What We Do

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 Cylinder
• Paths & Driveway
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection