Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Thorndon home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors are incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Thorndon are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice for the right price the help of our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Thorndon building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Thorndon. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for an home that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Thorndon building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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