Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waterloo

Waterloo Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Waterloo house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Waterloo are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Waterloo pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Waterloo building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Waterloo. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Waterloo building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Waterloo

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waterloo

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

Waterloo Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Included 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 & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water System
• Driveway & Paths
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection