Pre Purchase Building Inspections Thorndon

Thorndon Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Thorndon house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports in Thorndon are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Thorndon pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Thorndon building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Thorndon. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a home inspection finds it is possible to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

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

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Thorndon building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Thorndon

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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