Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Mount Cook home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our building inspectors are highly 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 call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide professional building reports in Mount Cook are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new home is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you purchase has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Mount Cook building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Mount Cook. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a household that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Mount Cook building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have your home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

Mount Cook Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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