Pre Purchase Building Inspections Hongoeka

Hongoeka Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Hongoeka home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Hongoeka are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and have industrial standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new house will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our Hongoeka pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any issues to assure you that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Hongoeka building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Hongoeka. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an certified Hongoeka building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

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

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Hongoeka

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

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

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

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