Pre Purchase Building Inspections Porirua

Porirua Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Porirua home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Porirua are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and have an industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Porirua pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Porirua building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Porirua. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Porirua building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Porirua

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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