Pre Purchase Building Inspections Mount Cook

Mount Cook Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Mount Cook house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors is extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Mount Cook are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and carry industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Mount Cook pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Mount Cook 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 within Mount Cook. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what the results of a home inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Mount Cook building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not face any nasty shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Mount Cook

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and 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 standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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