Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Te Awa house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of the building inspectors is highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports for Te Awa are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and hold an industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Te Awa building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Te Awa. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for an household that is going create headaches due to future issues. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer specialist tips on how to move forward.

According to what the results of a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s possible to end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Te Awa building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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