Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Kilbirnie house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Kilbirnie are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold an industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Kilbirnie pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Kilbirnie

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Kilbirnie building inspector usually is between one half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Kilbirnie. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a house which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on what a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Kilbirnie building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Kilbirnie

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until 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 to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kilbirnie

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Kilbirnie Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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