Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by one of the building inspectors are incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Upper Hutt are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and have industrial standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision for the right price the help of our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report on the building including photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Upper Hutt building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Upper Hutt. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Upper Hutt building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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