Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Whitby home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports in Whitby are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home and provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Whitby building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Whitby. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what an house investigation finds it’s possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Are you required to get it checked?

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

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Whitby building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed how long it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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