Pre Purchase Building Inspections Island Bay

Island Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Island Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors is very precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Island Bay are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and have the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Island Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Island Bay building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Island Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely create headaches due to future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide expert tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Island Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Island Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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