Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wadestown

Wadestown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Wadestown home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors are highly precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Wadestown are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and hold industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next household will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our Wadestown pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Wadestown

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any issues to assure you that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house investigation finds, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Wadestown building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to 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 cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wadestown

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Wadestown Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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