Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Waiwhetu home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors is very precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports in Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and have industrial quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Waiwhetu building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Waiwhetu. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Waiwhetu building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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