Pre Purchase Building Inspections Titahi Bay

Titahi Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an 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 from the one the building inspectors is very detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Titahi Bay are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have an industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just rely on the fact the new household is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Titahi Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a household that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide expert tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what a house inspection uncovers it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Titahi Bay building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Titahi Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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