Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Awa

Te Awa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Te Awa house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports for Te Awa are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Te Awa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property along with offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Te Awa building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Te Awa. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection reveals, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Te Awa building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It assures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Awa

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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