Pre Purchase Building Inspections Normandale

Normandale Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Normandale home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of the building inspectors is incredibly precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Normandale are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision for the right price the help of our Normandale pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Normandale building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Normandale. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what an home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up 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 resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Normandale building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, 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 an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

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

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What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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