Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Waiwhetu house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports in Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and hold industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right choice, for the right price the help of our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Waiwhetu building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Waiwhetu. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Waiwhetu building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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