Pre Purchase Building Inspections Napier

Napier Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Napier house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings is highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports for Napier are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next home will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Napier pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Napier

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the house that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Napier building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Napier. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Napier building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It assures house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house 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 damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Napier

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

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

Napier Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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