House Inspections - Christchurch - Savvy Houz call today: 021 143 2995Pre-purchase inspection The standard pre-purchase inspection is a Residential Property Inspection NZS 4306:2005. This is a visual inspection of the property. This means it won't identify any problems concealed behind finished surfaces, eg plumbing, framing, insulation or wiring. During the inspection, the inspector looks for signs of any problems, eg:
Some inspectors are happy for you to go to the inspection. This is chance to take your own photos and see any issues firsthand. Going along may cost slightly more — the inspection is likely to take longer than if they were doing it alone. Building consentA pre-purchase inspection may identify where work has been done on the original house, eg a dug out basement, a new room or deck. It will not tell you if the renovations have building consent Find this out from council records and/or a LIM report. LIM report — Prepare to make an offer Work requiring consent(external link) — Building Performance A pre-purchase inspection looks for clues. You may need to find out more based on what's found. Talk to Dean Norrie at Savvy Houz Inspections.
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5/11/2020 03:09:27 pm
Always check these before buying a house. The drainage problem is pretty common, but is easy to address. You just need to call for a help with your local plumber. Not just on the sink but also on the toilet and shower. Leave a Reply. |
BLOGAuthorDean Norrie, Director/Building Inspector - LBP Qualified Builder, with 20+ years residential building experience, three generations of builder in the family.
August 2020
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LocationLocated on Grahams Road, we are right in the centre of Christchurch, making it a lot easier on the whole for people to reach out to us for help at any time during the day. |
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