Pre Purchase Building Inspections Crofton Downs

Crofton Downs Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Crofton Downs house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports in Crofton Downs are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new home will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with the help of our Crofton Downs pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Crofton Downs building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Crofton Downs. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Crofton Downs building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This will ensure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Crofton Downs

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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