Home Buying this Summer? Pre-Purchase House Inspections are Essential

In spring and early summer, the housing market sees an increased number of houses for sale. So, if you’re in the market for a home this summer, a pre-purchase house inspection by a professional building inspector should be somewhere in the top of your house-buying priority list.

Getting into the nitty-gritty details of your potential forever home or property investment can be a taxing exercise. After all, our eyes are open to a property’s great attributes – perhaps the room sizes are just perfect, and the architectural design is commendable – and that’s exactly why getting a professional is necessary. Getting a trained pair of eyes can give you a practical and objective look at any house you may want to invest in.

Building inspectors examine and record all accessible areas of a property. Firstly, they determine the structural soundness of a home, uncovering any hidden defects not everyone knows to look for, such as rotting beams, rusty roofs, rising damp and more.

Uncovering these damages is vital, as a damaged home is an unsafe home. Building inspectors also reveal other hazards such as electrical and fire hazards due to bad wiring or faulty smoke detectors. They can also test for harmful substances such as mould, mildew, asbestos and others.

Furthermore, it’s common for people to neglect checking other additional structures, such as the garage, shed, patio, deck, paths, driveways, fences, and other outside structures. These need to be safe and checked for meeting local council regulations.

Finally, with all this data, building inspectors can estimate repair costs of dealing with any leftover damages, because investing in a home also means investing in future maintenance and repairs which can be costly in the long run.

Overall, a property inspection can reveal the true value of a home. If you want to avoid buying an overvalued home and want to get the best possible deal during negotiations, then a pre-purchase house inspection can help you make informed decisions and help protect your future investment.

Looking for professional building inspectors in Wellington, Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa and Christchurch? CheckHome provides comprehensive building reports to give you peace of mind when buying homes this summer and all year long.

For more information on their services, visit the CheckHome website today at https://checkhome.co.nz/.