Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Kingston house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from One of the building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports in Kingston are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new home will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price the help of our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Kingston building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Kingston. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Kingston building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having the house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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