Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fernhill

Fernhill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Fernhill home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is extremely precise. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. These expert building reports in Fernhill are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and hold an industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Fernhill pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Fernhill building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Fernhill. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection uncovers it’s possible to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Fernhill building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fernhill

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having the home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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