Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Kelburn home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors is extremely precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Kelburn are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and carry industrial quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Kelburn building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Kelburn. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Kelburn building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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