Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Lower Hutt home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings are highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Lower Hutt are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry industrial quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new house will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report including photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Lower Hutt building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Lower Hutt. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Lower Hutt building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This will ensure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, 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 rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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