Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wilton

Wilton Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Wilton house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports in Wilton are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry the industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new home is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Wilton pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property and provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Wilton building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Wilton. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the household which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what a home investigation finds, you may be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Wilton building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wilton

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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