Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Aro

Te Aro Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Te Aro home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors are highly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports in Te Aro are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Te Aro pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Te Aro

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property along with offer you with a fair and honest detailed written building report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Te Aro building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Te Aro. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can give you professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what a house investigation finds it is possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Te Aro building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Te Aro

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Aro

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Te Aro Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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