Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pipitea

Pipitea Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Pipitea house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one Our building inspectors are highly precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Pipitea are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have industrial standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Pipitea pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Pipitea building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Pipitea. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a better negotiating position by being completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you 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 resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Pipitea building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pipitea

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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