Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waterloo

Waterloo Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Waterloo house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one the building inspectors is highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These specialist building reports in Waterloo are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and have industrial quality insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next household is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Waterloo pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Waterloo

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home as well as offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Waterloo building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Waterloo. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an qualified Waterloo building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waterloo

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Waterloo Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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