Pre Purchase Building Inspections Karori

Karori Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Karori home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports in Karori are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new household will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with the help of our Karori pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Karori building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Karori. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Karori 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. It makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Karori

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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