Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fairfield

Fairfield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Fairfield home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of the building inspectors is incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports in Fairfield are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely certified and have industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new house is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with the help of our Fairfield pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home in order to offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any issues to assure you that the home you purchase has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Fairfield building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Fairfield. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Fairfield building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under 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 take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fairfield

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Fairfield Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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