Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Waiwhetu house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by the one our inspectors of buildings is incredibly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports for Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next household will be safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Waiwhetu building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Waiwhetu. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection finds it is possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Waiwhetu building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It will make sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or signs that the property has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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