Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Lower Hutt house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our inspectors of buildings are incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports for Lower Hutt are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and have industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be okay, 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 in-depth inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Lower Hutt building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Lower Hutt. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a house investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s imaginable to be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Lower Hutt building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could 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 structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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