Pre Purchase Building Inspections Seatoun

Seatoun Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Seatoun house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors is incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Seatoun are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully qualified and hold industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Seatoun pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Seatoun building inspector usually lasts between one and half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Seatoun. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a certified Seatoun building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

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

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Seatoun

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study for the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report available can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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