Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide professional building reports in Kilbirnie are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and hold the industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next household will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Kilbirnie pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Kilbirnie building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Kilbirnie. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make 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 so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Kilbirnie building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It will make sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kilbirnie

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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