Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Mount Cook house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors is very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Mount Cook building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Mount Cook. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Mount Cook building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

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

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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