Pre Purchase Building Inspections Waipatu

Waipatu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Waipatu home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by the one our inspectors of buildings are highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Waipatu are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new house is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Waipatu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Waipatu building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Waipatu. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer expert advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Waipatu building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This will ensure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Waipatu

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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