Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Whitby home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

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

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Whitby are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and have industrial quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained 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 for the best. If your next home will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right price, with our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property and offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Whitby building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Whitby. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house which is likely create headaches due to future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Whitby building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "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 on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

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

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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