Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Upper Hutt house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors is incredibly precise. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Upper Hutt are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and carry an industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any issues to ensure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Upper Hutt building inspector usually is between one half and two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Upper Hutt. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what an home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Upper Hutt building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It ensures home buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of the home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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