Pre Purchase Building Inspections Whitby

Whitby Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Whitby house 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 incredibly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly contact you to discuss the 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. The specialist building reports in Whitby are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and hold industrial standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new household will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Whitby pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report including photos of any issues to ensure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Whitby building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Whitby. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you professional tips on how to proceed.

According to what an house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

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

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Whitby building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Whitby

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory 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 window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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