Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hastings

Hastings Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Hastings home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors is extremely complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports for Hastings are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house will be okay we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Hastings pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Hastings building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Hastings. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for the house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a house investigation finds, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Hastings building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hastings

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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