Pre Purchase Building Inspections Heretaunga

Heretaunga Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Heretaunga house inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors are very detailed. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports in Heretaunga are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Heretaunga pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report including photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Heretaunga building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Heretaunga. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection uncovers it is possible to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Heretaunga building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Heretaunga

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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