Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wadestown

Wadestown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Wadestown house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Wadestown are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with our Wadestown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Wadestown building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Wadestown. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an household that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on what an house inspection finds it’s possible to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Do you really need to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Wadestown building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This assures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the building is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wadestown

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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