Pre Purchase Building Inspections Petone

Petone Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Petone home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors are incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Petone are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and have industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new household is safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price our Petone pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home and provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written building report and photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Petone building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Petone. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Petone building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This will ensure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

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

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Petone

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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