Property inspection Wellington, Building surveyors Lower Hutt

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-Thorough Home Inspection
/ Builders Report?

-An inspection report that
is helpful and easy to read?

-Honest and fair advice on
how to remedy problems?

-A friendly team with years
of real world experience?

If this sounds like you, give us a call or contact us via this website to make a booking to have your home inspected.

Client Testimonial
I hadn't seen a builders report before and didn't know what to expect but was impressed with the thoroughness and professional presentation.

It looks like I will be getting the house, so thanks for
your help with this.

Cheers,
Sharron

Pre-purchase Inspection Terms & Conditions Contract

(Please read carefully)

Scope:

The inspection and corresponding report are based on a limited visual inspection of the standard systems and components of the home. The purpose of the inspection is to identify significant current deficiencies that are visually identifiable at the time of the inspection.

The report shall include: grounds, structure, exterior, roofs, plumbing, electrical, interior, and insulation/ventilation; the procedure for their inspection will be conducted in accordance with Standards of Practice of the New Zealand standard 4306:2005.

Limitations:

Any areas that are concealed, contained, inaccessible, or cannot be seen, due to walls, ceilings, floors, insulation, soils, vegetation, furniture, stored items, systems, appliances, vehicles, or any other object, will not be inspected or included in the report.

The client agrees to assume all the risk, for any condition or problems that may be concealed at the time of the inspection. Nothing will be dismantled during the inspection, and there will be no destructive testing performed. Appliances and spa/pool equipment special cycles or features are not inspected; none of the appliances or equipment will be dismantled, and no determination of their efficiency will be made.

The client understands that the house inspector has had a minimum of ten years experience in the building industry and has had specific training in the procedures of house inspections by Inspect-It 1st Ltd. The report is not a guarantee, warranty, or any form of insurance, and is not to be used as a substitute for a final walk-through inspection.

Reasonable Access:

As defined by NZS4306-2005, reasonable access is areas where safe, unobstructed access is provided and the minimum clearances specified in the table below are available, or where these clearances are not available, areas within the inspector’s unobstructed line of sight. Note: It shall be clearly stated if no access was available, or access to limited areas only was available at the time the inspection was carried out.

Area

Access Manhole (mm)

Crawl Space (mm)

Height

Roof space

450 x 400

600 x 600

Accessible from a 3.6m ladder*

Subfloor

500 x 400

Vertical clearance
Timber floor: 400**
Concrete floor: 500

Roof

Accessible from an exterior 3.6m ladder*

Items and Conditions Excluded From the Report Include:

Building codes, zoning ordinance violations, geological stability, soil conditions, structural stability, engineering analysis, termites or other infestations, asbestos, formaldehyde, water or air contaminants of any kind, toxic moulds, rotting (non visual), electromagnetic radiation, environmental hazards, appraisal of property value, repair estimates, detached buildings, sheds, underground condition of pool and spa bodies and related piping, items marked as not inspected within the report, private water systems, septic systems, saunas, specialized electronic controls of any kind, elevators, dumb waiters, water softener and purification systems, solar systems, internal system components, security systems, system adequacy or efficiency, prediction of life expectancy of any item or system, minor and/or cosmetic problems, latent or concealed defects.

A scanning moisture meter is used to exterior walls, where accessible, around windows, doors, and other typical type
areas. This is a non invasive moisture checking procedure only and does not constitute a weathertightness guarantee.
This can only be determined by invasive testing which would involve removing wall linings. This would not be done
without the written consent of the owner and is beyond the scope of this report.

Disputes and Limitation on Liability:

The client understands and agrees that any claim against the accuracy of the report, in the form of errors or omissions is limited to the failure on the part of the inspector to follow the Standards of Practice as outlined in the New Zealand standard-4306:2005 (a copy is held at our office for viewing if required). The client agrees to notify the inspector of any dispute in written form, within ten working days of discovery.

The client further agrees that with the exception of emergency conditions, no repairs, replacements or alterations of the claimed discrepancy shall be made before the inspector can re-inspect the said item. Client understands and agrees that any failure to notify the inspector as stated above shall constitute a waiver of any and all claims for said failure to accurately report the condition in question.

I understand and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this contract, and agree to the fee of: $450.00 inclusive of gst, and that this fee is for a standard sized NZ residential dwelling. Larger and/or commercial buildings will attract a premium payable in addition to the standard fee. All fees are due for payment within 7 days of receiving the report. An Emailed return is acceptance of above without signature. Or you may fax a signed copy to...

Fax No. (04) 2346661

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