Pre Purchase Building Inspections Wellington Central

Wellington Central Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Wellington Central home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports for Wellington Central are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and have industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next home will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with our Wellington Central pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Wellington Central building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Wellington Central. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an house inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Wellington Central building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify points that will add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Wellington Central

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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