Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Waiwhetu house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one Our building inspectors are incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports in Waiwhetu are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and hold industrial standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

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

The thorough inspection performed by an Waiwhetu building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Waiwhetu. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a household which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection reveals it is possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Waiwhetu building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study for the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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