Pre Purchase Building Inspections Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Upper Hutt house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one the building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Upper Hutt are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Upper Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Upper Hutt building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Upper Hutt. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what a house inspection reveals, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Upper Hutt building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Upper Hutt

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of access to your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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