Pre Purchase Building Inspections Fernhill

Fernhill Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Fernhill house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports for Fernhill are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and hold an industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we can assist you to make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Fernhill pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report including photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Fernhill building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Fernhill. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house investigation finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Fernhill building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Fernhill

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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