Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Waiwhetu home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Waiwhetu building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Waiwhetu. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could 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 by a certified Waiwhetu building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It will ensure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

Having access to your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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