Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wainuiomata

Wainuiomata Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Wainuiomata home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector 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 check-up free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports for Wainuiomata are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold the industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be okay, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice for the right price our Wainuiomata pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home along with offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Wainuiomata building inspector usually is between one half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Wainuiomata. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Should you really check it out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Wainuiomata building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wainuiomata

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as 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 original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What's Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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