Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an St Leonards home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by one of our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports in St Leonards are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have an industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in St Leonards

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the St Leonards building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in St Leonards. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an household which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really need to check it out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified St Leonards building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

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

St Leonards Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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