Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waterloo

Waterloo Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Waterloo house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

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

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports for Waterloo are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have an industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Waterloo pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Waterloo building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Waterloo. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the home which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide professional advice on how to proceed.

According to what an home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Waterloo building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waterloo

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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