Pre Purchase Building Inspections Haywards

Haywards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Haywards house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by the one Our building inspectors are highly complete. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports for Haywards are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and carry an industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Haywards pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Haywards

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Haywards building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Haywards. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a qualified Haywards building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It will make sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

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

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Haywards

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Haywards Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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