Pre-Purchase / Pre-Sale House Inspections
We offer a choice of two independent quality pre-purchase or pre-sale property inspection reports in Christchurch and Canterbury.
- Significant Faults & Defects**
- Detailed Site Inspection
- Moisture Scanning for Leaks
- Drainage testing
- Photos in Report
- Preliminary Floor Level Checks
- Compliant with NZS4306 (Residential Property Inspections)
* Cost is determined by the size of the house
- Significant Faults & Defects**
- Detailed Site Inspection
- Moisture Scanning for Leaks
- Photos in Report
- Preliminary Floor Level Checks
- Compliant with NZS4306 (Residential Property Inspections)
- Healthy Homes Assessment
- Asbestos Risk Assessment
- Property File Review to Check for Non-permitted Work
* Cost is determined by the size of the house
Please be aware that by accepting our terms of engagement, you will incur a non-refundable $90.00 (GST inclusive) booking fee.
*Additional costs to standard fees include:
- Each additional storey = $50.00 incl. GST
- Floor void (house on piles) = $ 50.00 incl. GST
- POA for houses over 300 m2
** Significant Defects – A matter that requires substantial repair or urgent maintenance.
*** Minor Defects – A matter which, in view of the age, type or condition of the building does not require substantial repairs or urgent attention and rectification and which could be attended to during normal maintenance. Due to the varying extent of concealment, obscurity and personal opinion it is likely that not all minor defects will be identified in the report.
Independent Inspection – A pre-purchase property report based on Property Check’s opinion on the condition of the property without any other person or company’s influence on the content of the report or the method of reporting.
Both pre-purchase property reports provide you with information when buying a home on any significant defects and maintenance issues that you can rely on.
The Express Report is a very simple and effective report that focuses on just the significant defects and significant maintenance. It is quick to read and will include clear photos and descriptions of the issues identified.
The Detailed Report includes everything that is covered by the Express Report. In addition, we will review the property file held with the Council to determine the likelihood of any non-consented building work. This may include structural alterations and changes that are not covered by the LIM. We will carry out a Healthy Homes Assessment and determine if the building meets the Healthy Homes Standards. We carry out an asbestos risk assessment* which will identify elements that are likely to contain asbestos based on the age of the dwelling and type of materials.
*Asbestos risk assessment does not include any actual testing for the presence of asbestos.
Because we are weathertightness experts. Bank’s accept our reports.
For pre purchase property reports, builder’s reports and building condition reports?
Independent
so you can rely on our pre purchase property reports being accurate and honest.
Professional & Qualified
Registered Building Surveyors, suitably trained inspectors through the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors and the Pre Purchase core training modules.
Back up & Support
Support staff and inspectors that are always happy to help.
We get it right, so you can get it right
So you can move ahead with confidence and rest assured.
Focused
Pre purchase property reports is our sole focus. Therefore we know what to look for and have a long history (since 1996) of providing quality reports based on years of experience.