Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Aro

Te Aro Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Te Aro home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are incredibly thorough. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports in Te Aro are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Te Aro pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Te Aro building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Te Aro. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that is 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 advice on how to move forward.

According to what a home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s great. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Te Aro building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Aro

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having the home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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