Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waterloo

Waterloo Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Waterloo home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Waterloo are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Waterloo pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Waterloo building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Waterloo. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what a home inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Waterloo building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waterloo

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

Having your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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