Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Waiwhetu house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is very complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new household is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Waiwhetu building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Waiwhetu. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how to move forward.

According to what an house investigation finds it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Waiwhetu building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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