Pre Purchase Building Inspections Newlands

Newlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Newlands home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports for Newlands are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with 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 a thorough examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Newlands building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Newlands. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for an home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a house inspection finds it is possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Newlands building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or signs that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Newlands

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or 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.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Newlands

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as 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 offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

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

Newlands Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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