Pre Purchase Building Inspections Titahi Bay

Titahi Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Titahi Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one the building inspectors is highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Titahi Bay are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and carry the industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new home will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our Titahi Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Titahi Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Titahi Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Titahi Bay building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Titahi Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

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

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