Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Thorndon house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors are incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Thorndon are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home and provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Thorndon building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow 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 detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the home that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what an house inspection finds, you may be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly issues that might be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Thorndon building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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