Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waterloo

Waterloo Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Waterloo home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors are highly thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Waterloo are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Waterloo pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Waterloo

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Waterloo building inspector usually is between one half, and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Waterloo. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can offer expert guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Waterloo building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Waterloo

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waterloo

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Waterloo Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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