Pre Purchase Building Inspections Belmont

Belmont Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Belmont home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors are highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Belmont are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and have the industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new home will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Belmont pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Belmont

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any issues to ensure that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Belmont building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Belmont. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a certified Belmont building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Belmont

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Belmont

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of services that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Belmont Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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