Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Lower Hutt house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports in Lower Hutt are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we can assist you to ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Lower Hutt building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Lower Hutt. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

According to what the results of a home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Lower Hutt building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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