Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waterloo

Waterloo Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Waterloo home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Waterloo are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

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

Peace of Mind

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

The thorough inspection performed by the Waterloo building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Waterloo. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Should you really check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Waterloo building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waterloo

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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