Pre Purchase Building Inspections Napier South

Napier South Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Napier South home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors are very thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide professional building reports for Napier South are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and have industrial standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new home will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Napier South pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property and provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Napier South building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Napier South. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household which is likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Napier South building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the property is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk 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 Napier South

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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