Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pinehaven

Pinehaven Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Pinehaven home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports for Pinehaven are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and have an industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we’ll let you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Pinehaven pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Pinehaven

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Pinehaven building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Pinehaven. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you specialist tips on how to move forward.

According to what an house investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Pinehaven building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Pinehaven

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pinehaven

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Pinehaven Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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