Pre Purchase Building Inspections Seatoun

Seatoun Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Seatoun house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors are highly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports in Seatoun are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next household is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Seatoun pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Seatoun building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Seatoun. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a household that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Seatoun building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

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

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Seatoun

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What's Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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