Pre Purchase Building Inspections Strathmore Park

Strathmore Park Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Strathmore Park home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Strathmore Park are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next home will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Strathmore Park pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property along with offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Strathmore Park building inspector usually is between one half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Strathmore Park. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s good. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Strathmore Park building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This ensures home buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Strathmore Park

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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