Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Porirua home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our specialist building reports for Porirua are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new household is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home along with provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Porirua building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Porirua. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s 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 professional advice on how you can move forward.

According to what you find in a home inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Porirua building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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