Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Kelburn house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports in Kelburn are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry an industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Kelburn building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Kelburn. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a house inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or signs that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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