Pre Purchase Building Inspections Horokiwi

Horokiwi Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Horokiwi home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors are incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Horokiwi are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and have industrial standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new house will be fine, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Horokiwi pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report including photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Horokiwi building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Horokiwi. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home which is likely create headaches due to future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what an home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really need to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Horokiwi building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Horokiwi

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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