Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Lower Hutt house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of Our building inspectors are highly precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports in Lower Hutt are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and hold industrial quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new home is safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Lower Hutt pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property along with offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Lower Hutt building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Lower Hutt. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Lower Hutt building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lower Hutt

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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