Pre Purchase Building Inspections Papakowhai

Papakowhai Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Papakowhai home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors are very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Papakowhai are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and carry industrial quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price the help of our Papakowhai pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report including photos of any issues to ensure that the house that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Papakowhai building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Papakowhai. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an home inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Papakowhai building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Papakowhai

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What's Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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