Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Marua

Te Marua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Te Marua home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors is highly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Te Marua are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next house will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Te Marua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Te Marua building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Te Marua. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly 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 conducting a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some costly problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Te Marua building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Marua

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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