Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Lower Hutt house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are highly detailed. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Lower Hutt are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and carry the industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, 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 investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Lower Hutt building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Lower Hutt. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what an home inspection reveals it’s possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Lower Hutt building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

The fact that you have your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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