Pre Purchase Building Inspections Lochain

Lochain Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Lochain house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors is extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Lochain are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Lochain pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Lochain building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Lochain. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what an home investigation finds, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to be left with costly problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by an qualified Lochain building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Lochain

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included in 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 Tank
• Driveway & Paths
• Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection