Pre Purchase Building Inspections Seatoun

Seatoun Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Seatoun home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our inspectors of buildings is incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports in Seatoun are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and hold an industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new house will be okay, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Seatoun pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Seatoun building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Seatoun. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what an house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Seatoun building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This assures house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been 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 cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Seatoun

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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