Building Inspections Canterbury

What is a Building Inspection?

In recent years, New Zealand housing has been subjected to major issues such as Leaky Building Syndrome, poor construction practices, questionable building materials and faulty workmanship.

So regardless of where you live in New Zealand or the kind of home you are looking to purchase, it is essential to have the property checked over by a professional, registered building inspector to gain a thorough understanding of the investment before you finalise the sale.

A Building Inspection with Jima’s Building Inspections New Zealand will arm you with what you need to know about the journey you are embarking on and identify:

1. Any major and minor defects or potential safety hazards in compliance and accordance with the New Zealand Building Codes and Standards
2. Any issues that may worsen over time and may need to be budgeted for in the future
3. The information required to plan for future renovations
4. Any potential asbestos issues or concerns about drug manufacture in the property
5. Checks for leaks and moisture, electrical and plumbing problems. Weathertight issues are one of the biggest focuses of our inspections.

A building inspection won’t just uncover the hidden secrets of a property you have your eye on, it can also become a powerful negotiating tool in regards to purchase price.

Council records will also be cross checked to ensure the paperwork that goes along with the property, matches what the building inspector sees.

To book in your free quote and inspection click here or call 0800 454 654.

Who needs a building inspection?

A building inspection is an essential step in the property buying process and is highly recommended to all New Zealand home owners and potential purchasers.

Knowing as much as possible about the condition of a property before you go ahead and buy it will certainly help you avoid problems and extra cost down the track.

Jim’s Building Inspectors are trained and have extensive experience in the specific building products, system, design methods and the industry standards that are used in New Zealand together with knowledge of New Zealand specific factors such as extreme weather and earthquake risk. Under the Residential Property Inspection NZS4306:2005 Particular Attributes (risk areas) also need to be identified as part of the Weather Tightness Assessment of the Property.

A building inspection is non-destructive and will specifically target

1. Exterior and interior roof spaces and materials
2. Under the floor area including foundations, framing, insulation and ground moisture
3. Interior/exterior of the property including windows, floors, ceilings and any specific services and systems
4. Other structures on site such as sheds and garages
5. The site itself, taking into account factors such as drainage, retaining walls, driveways and fencing.

The tools that a Jim’s Building Inspector will use include thermal imaging cameras, sounding devices and moisture meters.

What information will you receive?

Within 24 hours, your Jim’s Building Inspector will issue you a simple, jargon-free report of the inspection and the opportunity to discuss findings over the phone. You are more than welcome to be present at the inspection as well if you would like.

The building inspection report will include:
1. The identification of any safety hazards such as Asbestos.
2. The identification of any major defects such as anything structural or anything that requires repair or replacement to stop further damage or prevent emergency repair in the near future.
3. The identification of foreseeable property upkeep which adds ongoing expense
4. Detailed photos describing the issues

Jim’s Building Inspections are professional inspectors who service numerous areas throughout New Zealand including Auckland and Christchurch.

Local knowledge and experience means Jim’s Building Inspections is a name you can trust. Call us today on 0800 454 654 or click here to get a free quote online.