Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wadestown

Wadestown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Wadestown home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are very precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Wadestown are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new house will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Wadestown pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Wadestown

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Wadestown building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Wadestown. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

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 potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wadestown

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Wadestown Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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