Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Thorndon house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of the building inspectors are extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The expert building reports for Thorndon are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and have an industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Thorndon building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Thorndon. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Thorndon building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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