Pre Purchase Building Inspections Boulcott

Boulcott Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Boulcott home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports in Boulcott are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be okay we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our Boulcott pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Boulcott building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Boulcott. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home which is likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report 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 so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Boulcott building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Boulcott

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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