Pre Purchase Building Inspections Titahi Bay

Titahi Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Titahi Bay house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

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

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Titahi Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and hold an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next home is safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Titahi Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are buying is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Titahi Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Titahi Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an house that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what the results of a house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Titahi Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Titahi Bay

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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