Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pakowhai

Pakowhai Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Pakowhai house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by the one Our building inspectors is extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports in Pakowhai are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next house will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Pakowhai pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Pakowhai building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Pakowhai. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for the household that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what you find in a house inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Pakowhai building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This assures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pakowhai

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review for the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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