Pre Purchase Building Inspections Vogeltown

Vogeltown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Vogeltown home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Vogeltown are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and carry industrial quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Vogeltown pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Vogeltown

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Vogeltown building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Vogeltown. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Vogeltown building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Vogeltown

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Vogeltown

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study on the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of access to your home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Vogeltown Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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