Pre Purchase Building Inspections Totara Park

Totara Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Totara Park house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors are highly complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Totara Park are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Totara Park pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report including photos of any issues to ensure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Totara Park building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Totara Park. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Totara Park building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Totara Park

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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