Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an St Leonards house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is highly precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in St Leonards are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the house is safe we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home and offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the St Leonards building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in St Leonards. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of an house inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a qualified St Leonards building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having the house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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