Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is very complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Waiwhetu are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Waiwhetu building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Waiwhetu. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Waiwhetu building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This will ensure that house buyers do not face any nasty shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Waiwhetu 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 System
• Driveway & Paths
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of Moisture