Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Mount Cook house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of Our building inspectors is highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports in Mount Cook are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully qualified and have the industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Mount Cook building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Mount Cook. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Mount Cook building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building 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 search for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of access to your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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