Pre Purchase Building Inspections Belmont

Belmont Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Belmont house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors is incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports in Belmont are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industrial standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, for the right price the help of our Belmont pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Belmont building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Belmont. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a house inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Belmont building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Belmont

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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