Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from one of Our building inspectors are incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports for Waiwhetu are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and hold an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Waiwhetu building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Waiwhetu building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the building is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the services that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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