Pre Purchase Building Inspections Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Stokes Valley are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and have industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and 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 conduct an extensive investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Stokes Valley building inspector usually is between one half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Stokes Valley. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Stokes Valley building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

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

Thorough Building Inspections Stokes Valley

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and 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 may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Stokes Valley Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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