Pre Purchase Building Inspections Awatoto

Awatoto Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Awatoto home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors are very precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Awatoto are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully qualified and have an industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice for the right price the help of our Awatoto pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Awatoto building inspector usually is between one half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Awatoto. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer expert advice on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a home investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Awatoto building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Awatoto

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door 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 modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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