Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Whitby house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports for Whitby are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and carry industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next home will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property along with provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Whitby building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Whitby. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Whitby building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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