Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Mount Cook home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Mount Cook are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next home will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Mount Cook

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house which is likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house investigation finds the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it is possible to be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Mount Cook building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Mount Cook Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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