Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Waiwhetu home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by One of the building inspectors are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports in Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Waiwhetu building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Waiwhetu. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

According to what an home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Waiwhetu building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This will ensure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

A copy of access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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