Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Lower Hutt house 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 Our building inspectors are very precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Lower Hutt are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Lower Hutt

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Lower Hutt building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Lower Hutt. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer expert tips on how to move forward.

According to what an home inspection finds it’s possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Lower Hutt building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Lower Hutt

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Lower Hutt Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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