Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
When buying a house you could end up with a lemon, we can carry out a comprehensive building inspection, so you know exactly what you are buying and move into a home you love.
Contact us for a Quote and Example Report.
RICS Qualified, BOINZ Accredited, 33 years experience.
Servicing the Central North Island including: Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Taupo, Palmerston North, Whanganui, Rotorua, Hamilton, Tauranga, Masterton and surrounds.
Buying a house is one of the biggest investments you will make. So, you want to ensure you are investing your money wisely and managing any risks.
An independent pre-purchase building inspection will let you know exactly what you are buying so that you can make an informed decision.
It puts you in the driving seat, giving you peace of mind that there will be no nasty surprises or unexpected bills when you move in.
What is involved with a Pre Purchase Building Inspection?
A pre-purchase building inspection is all about understanding the condition of a property and if there are any red flags that you should be concerned by.
After a inspection visit, you will receive a comprehensive report that details all the different aspects of the property.
These are the key areas we cover in the inspection process:
Roofing
Roof Cavity
Interior rooms
Exterior
Foundation
Site and land
Leaks and weathertightness checks
Electrical
Plumbing and Drainage
Health & Safety
Workmanship
Pests
What is included in the Building Report?
Consider our Building Reports to be a manual for your house. It contains all the results of our findings from the building inspection. There will be a written component as well as photos taken at the inspection.
The report uses a traffic light system to highlight areas of major, moderate and low concern. This easy to read system clearly shows any issues that need to be addressed immediately, or if there are tasks that can be completed as part of general home maintenance.
With a building report, you get a complete understanding of the property. It allows you to negotiate with confidence with the vendor or realtor as you know exactly what needs to be addressed.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision, which is why we are always on hand to help you understand the report if needed. We also report to the NZS 4306 Residential Property Inspection Standard, so you can be assured you are receiving honest and accurate advice.
Why Choose JC Consultants?
Most people don't know the building inspection industry in New Zealand is unregulated, meaning there is no minimum level of qualification to become a Building Inspector. This means someone can be a mechanic one day and inspect your $600,000+ investment property the next (it has happened).
There is also the problem of soft building inspections in New Zealand where companies are given referrals by companies involved in the sale and some of them encourage them to paint a rosy picture of the property and carry out quick inspections where the condition of the property cannot be recorded in detail.
At JC Consultants, we are qualified professional members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), training for 5 years to become fully qualified. We are also Building Officials Institute of New Zealand Accredited (BOINZ).
Every year to maintain our professional membership, we commit to continued professional development to ensure our skills are up to date and current. JC Consultants holds a Professional Indemnity Policy for your peace of mind and have been carrying out building inspections for over 33 years.
We are completely independent, only getting referrals from past clients recommending us. We get no referrals from third parties like Estate Agents or Mortgage Brokers.
During the inspection, we pride ourselves on leaving no stone unturned, so you know the condition of the property in detail, so you do not have any unexpected costly bills when you buy the property.
RICS Qualified. BOINZ Accredited. Professional Indemnity for your protection.
Please contact us today for a quote and example report.
What People Are Saying
“Whatever your opinion of building inspectors you will find the operations at JC Consultants outstanding.
From the prompt, attentive business like response to our initial enquiries on seeking a qualified and professionally Registered Building Surveyor for a pre-sale property inspection. (No “wait a week for a sullen whatcha want mate?”. ) To the fast turn around report with its excellent in depth detailed description of our chosen premises. Nothing was too much for James and Claire traversing to the wapwaps along vehicle wreaking roads on our behalf to spending time to cover everything that could be visually inspected in and outside the house.
So the sellers were maybe astounded by his quiet and meticulous intentional manner as he secreted himself into tiny spaces in their foundations and zeroed in on objects they may have just not been aware and were flabbergasted by the time spent. Five fantastic hours.
And there’s more...the after report chats with James are priceless. It is here that one’s respect for the care and dedication James has for his profession really takes shape. James will tell you the facts in an easy to grasp manner with out the jargon in a nurturing and empathic way. He never overstepped his professional boundaries. He refused to answer that question many posed should we buy the house?
In short worth every cent .”
“It was stressful with our first home purchasing process but Claire and James helped me a lot and definitely made it much easier for us!
We were so lucky to have their help with our two inspections done.
Claire was warm-hearted and caring through the entire process. James was at the top of his professional field. He helped me understand the house in every detail and explained my concerns.
I recommend James and Claire to all who would like to purchase their own house and you won’t regret it! Thank you again James and Claire for taking care of us, we really appreciated it :)”