Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Kelburn house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors are incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports for Kelburn are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and hold the industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Kelburn pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Kelburn

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Kelburn building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Kelburn. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you specialist guidance on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment on the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Kelburn Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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