Pre Purchase Building Inspections Poukawa

Poukawa Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Poukawa home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports in Poukawa are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and have industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Poukawa pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Poukawa building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Poukawa. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection finds it’s possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Poukawa building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It makes sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Poukawa

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having the home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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