Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ebdentown

Ebdentown Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Ebdentown house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is highly complete. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports in Ebdentown are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and hold the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new house will be okay, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Ebdentown pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property and offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Ebdentown building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Ebdentown. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Ebdentown building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed 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 typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ebdentown

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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