Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wellington Central

Wellington Central Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Wellington Central home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Wellington Central are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and have industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new house will be safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Wellington Central pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Wellington Central building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Wellington Central. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection reveals it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Wellington Central building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It assures home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re 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: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wellington Central

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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