Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Lower Hutt house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors are very detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports in Lower Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and have the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Lower Hutt building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Lower Hutt. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what an house inspection uncovers it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Lower Hutt building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

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

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

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