Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waiwhetu

Waiwhetu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Waiwhetu home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one the building inspectors are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Waiwhetu are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be okay we’ll let you determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Waiwhetu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might 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 are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Waiwhetu building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waiwhetu

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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