Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Mount Victoria home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports in Mount Victoria are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Mount Victoria building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Mount Victoria. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Mount Victoria building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Victoria

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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