Pre Purchase Building Inspections Totara Park

Totara Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Totara Park home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of the building inspectors is very complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Totara Park are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next house will be okay we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price with our Totara Park pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Totara Park building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Totara Park. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an home inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Totara Park building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This will ensure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Totara Park

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

A copy of your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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