Pre Purchase Building Inspections Taita

Taita Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors are highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide professional building reports in Taita are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with our Taita pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Taita building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Taita. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the home that is going create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an house inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s nice. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Taita building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Taita

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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