Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Kingston house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

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

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Kingston are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and have industrial quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed 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 rely on the fact that your new house will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Kingston building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Kingston. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Kingston building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This assures house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the services on the premises (given reasonable 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 potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of access to your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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