Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Waiwhetu home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors are very thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports for Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry an industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be fine we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, for the right price our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Waiwhetu

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues to ensure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Waiwhetu building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Waiwhetu building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or 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 cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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