Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wilton

Wilton Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Wilton home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from One of the building inspectors is highly thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports in Wilton are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with our Wilton pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Wilton building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Wilton. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an home which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Wilton building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wilton

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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