Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Island Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors are extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Island Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and have the industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Island Bay

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property and provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Island Bay building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household that’s likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home inspection uncovers it is possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Island Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have your home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Island Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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