Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Kelburn home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our building inspectors are highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Kelburn building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Kelburn. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Kelburn building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

Having the house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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