Pre Purchase Building Inspections St Leonards

St Leonards Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an St Leonards home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of 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. Our professional building reports for St Leonards are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry an industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new household will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our St Leonards pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a St Leonards building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in St Leonards. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the household that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a home inspection reveals it is possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a certified St Leonards building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections St Leonards

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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