Pre Purchase Building Inspections Te Mata

Te Mata Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Te Mata home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Te Mata are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and have industrial quality insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price the help of our Te Mata pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Te Mata building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Te Mata. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what an home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Te Mata building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Te Mata

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

Having your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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