What we’re looking out for
Rot damage is noted to the sub-floor structure due to moisture ingress in this area.
Poor ventilation and drainage resulting in severe ponding of water and rot damage to some sub-floor structure in the underhouse area.
Rot damage noted to exterior cladding and internal framing due to poor finishing detail at the base of the aluminium joinery.
Elevated moisture meter readings were recorded with invasive resistance meter, confirming moisture in the timber framing.
Rusting to carpet grip edge and staining indicating previous moisture ingress.
Thorough examination of the property for your peace of mind
House Inspections Ltd are members of Standards New Zealand and our inspectors are ex-building tradesmen with extensive experience and a broad knowledge of the construction industry.
Although efforts may be made to disguise certain issues in a property, it’s much more difficult to fool the eyes of experience. Our comprehensive series of checks puts the whole property under scrutiny.
What your pre purchase inspection report will include
We provide a comprehensive room-by-room written building inspection report that covers the overall condition of the property, a clear summary of the main issues and relevant full colour photos. This also includes:
- Foundations
- Sub-floor structure (including ventilation and soil condition)
- Borer detection
- Flooring
- Roof space
- Exterior claddings
- Exterior joinery
- Roof
- Spouting and downpipes
- Insulation
- Plumbing and drainage (general)
- Moisture detection
- Hot water system
- Decks
- Site items (retaining walls, etc)
- Driveway
- Impending maintenance
House Inspections Ltd has delivered comprehensive pre-purchase inspection reports to thousands of customers Auckland-wide. Many have expressed their gratitude to us for the ease of our same day service and the clear detailed information that allowed them to make crucial decisions about property purchasing.
