Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Mount Cook house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully qualified and hold the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Mount Cook building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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