Pre Purchase Building Inspections Pakowhai

Pakowhai Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Pakowhai house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Pakowhai are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and have the industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with our Pakowhai pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property along with provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Pakowhai building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Pakowhai. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home that is going create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of the results of a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Pakowhai building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Pakowhai

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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