Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Upper Hutt house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Upper Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and carry industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be okay we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Upper Hutt building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Upper Hutt. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house investigation finds it’s possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Upper Hutt building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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