Pre Purchase Building Inspections Raupunga

Raupunga Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are highly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Raupunga are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and hold the industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Raupunga pre purchase building inspections.

An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Raupunga

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Raupunga building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Raupunga. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an home that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what an house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Raupunga building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Raupunga

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

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

Raupunga Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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