Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Mount Cook home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are very complete. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Mount Cook are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold the industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next home is safe, we can help you determine if you’re making best choice for the right price the help of our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Mount Cook

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Mount Cook building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Mount Cook. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home inspection uncovers it’s possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Mount Cook building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

Mount Cook Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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