Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wadestown

Wadestown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Wadestown home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors are highly detailed. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These expert building reports for Wadestown are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Wadestown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property along with offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Wadestown building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Wadestown. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house that is going create headaches due to future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you specialist guidance on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Wadestown building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wadestown

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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