Pre Purchase Building Inspections Newlands

Newlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Newlands house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our inspectors of buildings is incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports in Newlands are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new home will be okay, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision for the right price the help of our Newlands pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Newlands

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report and photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Newlands building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Newlands. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an home that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a home inspection reveals it is possible to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Newlands building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Newlands

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• 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 access to your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Newlands Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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