Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Hastings house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Hastings are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely certified and have an industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Hastings building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Hastings. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection uncovers it is possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Hastings building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This will make sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the late 1980s through 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 until the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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