Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wadestown

Wadestown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors are very complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports in Wadestown are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industrial quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice for the right price our Wadestown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Wadestown building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Wadestown. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a house investigation finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Wadestown building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wadestown

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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