Pre Purchase Building Inspections Longlands

Longlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Longlands home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors is highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports for Longlands are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new house will be okay we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision for the right price our Longlands pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Longlands building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Longlands. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what an house investigation finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Longlands building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Longlands

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions that the household receives (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 potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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