Pre Purchase Building Inspections Frimley

Frimley Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Frimley home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors is extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our specialist building reports in Frimley are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and hold the industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector could 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 choice, at the right price with our Frimley pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Frimley

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home and provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Frimley building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Frimley. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what you find in a home inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Frimley building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Frimley

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Frimley

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of the services on the premises (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 problems such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of access to your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Frimley Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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