Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Upper Hutt home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors is highly detailed. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide professional building reports for Upper Hutt are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and have industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next household will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right choice, for the right price our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a 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 quality pre-purchase inspections in Upper Hutt. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an household 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 guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Upper Hutt building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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