Pre Purchase Building Inspections Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Stokes Valley home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

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

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our specialist building reports in Stokes Valley are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry the industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with our Stokes Valley pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Stokes Valley

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Stokes Valley building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Stokes Valley. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

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

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals it’s possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a certified Stokes Valley 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 makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Stokes Valley

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

Having access to your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Stokes Valley Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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