Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Waiwhetu home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors is incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Waiwhetu

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Waiwhetu building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Waiwhetu. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an home which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an house inspection uncovers it is possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Waiwhetu building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This assures house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Waiwhetu Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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