Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pukahu

Pukahu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by an inspector of the building inspectors is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These specialist building reports for Pukahu are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next home is safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Pukahu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Pukahu building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Pukahu. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you specialist advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Pukahu building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pukahu

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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