Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kelburn

Kelburn Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Kelburn home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one the building inspectors is very complete. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Kelburn are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have the industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of 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 building report and photos of any issues to ensure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Kelburn building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Kelburn. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide professional advice on how to proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really need to check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Kelburn building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kelburn

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review on the services on the premises (given reasonable 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 issues such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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