Pre Purchase Building Inspections Kingston

Kingston Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Kingston house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors are incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of 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 expert building reports for Kingston are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Kingston pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Kingston

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We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Kingston building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Kingston. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what an house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Kingston building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Kingston

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

Having the house inspection report available can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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