Pre Purchase Building Inspections Longlands

Longlands Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Longlands home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors is highly detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Longlands are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new home is safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Longlands pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Longlands building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Longlands. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer professional advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers it is possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Longlands building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

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

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Longlands

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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