Auckland House Inspection Services

Pre-Purchase House Inspection  

Avoid any nasty surprises when buying a house. Get a Full Pre-Purchase inspection done.

 

Deciding to buy a home is one of the most significant decisions you will make in your life. Having a professional, high-quality home inspection will give you the necessary information to make an informed decision and put you in a better negotiating position. Auckland House Inspection Services will provide you with an unbiased, well-documented inspection that will provide you with the necessary information. 

 

We inspect, inform, and advise you. We are here to support you and will work with your best interests in mind. The Pre-Purchase House Inspection covers both external & internal areas, as well as a moisture test inside.

 

The inspection is non-invasive, meaning it cannot pick up problems behind walls.

A Real Estate Agent, Vendor, or Property Manager should be present at all pre-purchase inspections. *

 

Areas Covered:

• Site: Grading, Driveway, Walkways, Fencing, Retaining walls (visual), Decks

• Exteriors: Foundations, Roof/Flashing, Gutters, Wall Cladding, Windows, Exterior Doors

• Interiors: Floors/Coverings, Walls, Ceilings, Windows, Interior Doors, Roof Space

• Services (visual inspection only): Plumbing, Electrical, Security/Alarms

 

The four general areas identified in a property inspection are:

• Significant defects.

• Particular attributes of the property.

• Gradual deterioration.

• Significant maintenance needed.

 

Pre-Sale House Inspection  (vendor's money saved) and the possibility of a buyer-obtained building inspection result ruining your sale.

Inspect your house before the buyer does!

 

Prepare for questions and reduce the risk of last-minute, downward price negotiations. Avoid unexpected surprises and achieve a better price for your property with a pre-sale inspection from Auckland House Inspection Services.

 

An inspection of your property can help you sell it more effectively. Address any issues on the front end, rather than in the negotiation process. A Pre-Sale Report will also give you the ability to fix any problems and deal with any issues ahead of time, so there won’t be any nasty surprises.

 

All too often, a home inspection is performed as a final contingency of a sale. There may be very little time to absorb its impact. Any reported deficiencies that suddenly crop up at this crucial time often end up being deal-breakers.

 

The inspection is non-invasive, meaning it cannot detect problems that may be hidden behind walls.

Vendor, Tenant, or Property Manager should be present at all pre-sale inspections. *

 

Areas Covered:

• Site: Overall and water flow, Fencing, Retaining walls (visual), Decks

• Outside: Foundations, Roof/Flashing, Gutters, Wall Cladding, Windows, Exterior Doors

• Interiors: Floors/Coverings, Walls, Ceilings, Windows, Interior Doors, Roof Space

• Services (visual inspection only): Electrical, Security/Alarms

 

The four general areas identified in a property inspection are:

• Significant defects.

• Particular attributes of the property.

• Gradual deterioration.

• Significant maintenance needed.

 

Preliminary Moisture Scan ('plaster house' sal' ' ccelerhouse '' Non-invasive Moisture Scan and Report

 

Preliminary, multi-point, non-invasive moisture scan of a property, followed by a concise and easy-to-understand, room-by-room report.

It provides results for each room along with comments and an image of the highest reading for each room.

 

Non-invasive moisture readings are taken about every external wall in the house (200-400 readings on average), without leaving any marks or damage to the property.

It has already helped several homeowners sell their properties faster (via either direct sale, tender, or auction).

 

Many buyers hesitate about purchasing ‘plaster’ houses, a mixture 'n homes has become such a contentious issue. To help vendors break this market trend, we’re now offering an affordable preliminary moisture scan report, which vendors can use to help initially attract buyers to their property.

 

This report also gives vendors a ‘heads up’ on the results of potential buyers’ building in buyers. Vendors inbuyers'nshe option to address any noted issues, thereby eliminating disappointment if their house is rejected as ‘risky’ or if the d'a' ‘f'l's through’ d'al' f'llsresult' 'fdue'tolding repor'.

 

We understand that in most cases, vendors find these sorts of reports to be very costly and therefore leave them to potential buyers to undertake - an expensive mistake for many 'plaster' house owners, as they then lose control of the sales process or sale itself.

 

Our new inspection procedure and the use of new reporting technology, however, make this entire process very affordable, putting vendors back in control without a massive expenditure.

 

We can offer these reports for just $400.00 plus GST. This price covers a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-living-area home. From there, price increases are just $50.00 per room—a wise investment for those seeking a quicker and easier sale.

 

* You are required to notify and obtain the agreement of any tenants residing at the property to be inspected. The Tenant, Vendor, or Property Manager should be present at the Inspection.

 

A sample inspection can be viewed here: MOISTURE SCAN REPORT.

(Done by our company before the name change - from Pro-Spect Inspection to 2020 House Inspection Services)

 

Click here >> Points/Areas  that are scanned with a non-invasive moisture meter during an inspection (please use it as a guide only) 

 

Moisture Inspection and Thermoimaging

Non-invasive Moisture Inspection, including Thermo-Imaging Scan, where applicable.

 

This is a comprehensive Non-invasive Moisture Inspection, including a Thermo-Imaging Scan where applicable.   It provides prospective buyers with an indication of the moisture content within the property.

 

Moisture is, unfortunately, a common problem faced by NZ home buyers. Moisture can ultimately pose a threat to a home's structural integrity and cause a variety of health issues for occupants. Testing for moisture intrusion is vital to determine the location and severity of any problem. If identified early enough, measures can be taken to prevent the problem from intensifying.
 
We check for the visible condition of ceiling, wall, and flooring for any indications of water damage or presence; water and mould stains; plumbing elements, wall penetrations (where possible) and security of its connections to the wall, sealing the shower screens with the water test, toilet connections, and any running water issues. Areas adjacent to the shower and bath will be scanned with a non-invasive moisture meter. Additionally, all window corners and door openings will be tested with a non-invasive moisture meter for moisture readings, followed by a random moisture scan of walls and ceiling. All suspicious and high-risk areas will be tested.

 

At the end of an inspection, a report outlining the property's condition, critical issues, and any necessary repairs will be emailed to you.

Identify potential moisture problems before you buy a property.

 

 

Auction - Inspection, and Report.

Bidding for a house at auction could be an expensive exercise for the buyer if all the checks and balances are carried out. Our Auction Report is a new way of sourcing information about the condition of the house to be auctioned. The report covers all aspects of the house (internal and external, as well as moisture testing) but is based on exception reporting. This means the report focuses specifically on issues found and only briefly covers the rest.  

 

Maintenance House Inspection

35 Point inspection - includes external inspection and internal test.

 

Inspections explicitly designed for landlords.

• Get an accurate indication of the condition of all the main elements of your property or investment property.

• Be informed about any maintenance required to rectify faults or issues.

• Minimise repair bills and the time your property is vacant.

 

Maintaining the health of your investment property is crucial. Identifying and correcting problems early could save you thousands of dollars.

Property investors know that a professional building inspection is the only way to maximise overall returns and avoid leaky homes and other common traps for homebuyers.

 

Auckland House Inspection Services will help you: 

• Identify problems with a property (or potential issues) early

• Ensure fewer interruptions due to costly repairs and achieve higher occupancy rates

• Save money, boost long-term returns

• Avoid nasty surprises and costly mistakes

 

Property management is easier with a 2020 builder, maintenance, or pre-sale inspection.

At Inspection Services, we understand the diverse needs and requirements of all property investors.

We specialise in inspecting investment properties and provide a range of affordable property inspection services.

 

External Inspection - we check the visible condition of Soil, Drainage, Driveway and Passway, Fence, Decks, and Retaining Walls /movement

Damaged/Displaced Roof Elements

Cracks, Damage, and/or Deterioration to Cladding and Foundation

Damage and/or deterioration of Windows and /or Doors

 

Under-house area examination for:

Soil Condition, Possible Plumbing, and other Leaks, Condition of piles, where applicable.

 

Moisture Test - we check for:

The visible condition of the ceiling, wall, and flooring for any indications of water damage or presence; water and mould stains; plumbing elements, wall penetrations (where possible) and security of its connections to the wall, sealing the shower screens with the water test, toilet connections, and any running water issues. Areas adjacent to the shower and bath will be scanned with a non-invasive moisture meter. Additionally, all window corners and door openings will be tested with a non-invasive moisture meter for moisture readings, followed by a random moisture scan of walls and ceiling. All suspicious and high-risk areas will be tested.

 

Ideally done between tenancies.

 

Get a professional building inspection today and relax with the peace of mind of knowing exactly how ‘healthy’ your home or property *************

We gladly service Auckland City, Ponsonby, St Heliers, Newmarket, Mt Eden, Parnell, Remuera, Newton, Ellerslie, Epsom, Penrose, Grey Lynn, Mission Bay, Meadowbank, Glen Innes, West Auckland, Waitakere, Henderson, New Lynn, Avondale, North Shore, Albany, Takapuna, Devonport, Browns Bay, Glenfield, Northcote, North Harbour, Auckland East, Howick, Pakuranga, East Tamaki, Botany Downs, South Auckland, Papakura, Mangere, Tamaki, Manurewa, North Auckland, Rodney, Orewa, Warkworth, Warkworth, Omaha, Whangaparaoa, Gulf Harbour, Stanmore Bay, Manly.