20/20 HOUSE INSPECTION SERVICES
Pre-Purchase Inspection with Deficiency report starting from
$650+GST**
Thorough Inspection
Comprehensive Reports
Competitive Prices
(09) 448 2020
021 283 7373
Deficiency Report - a clear summary of the house's condition and relevant, annotated photos point to the areas of attention.
Our Deficiency report is a shorter version of the Detailed report where we list and validate all elements and systems being inspected.
This report is more economical than the Detailed report, but it does not compromise the quality or "need to know" knowledge passed to the client ordering it.
The report consists of the Building Assessment, an Indication of Weather-tightness Issues sections and includes our newly developed "TIMING AND COSTS" section that covers:
1. The issues that might cancel the purchase immediately by bank/Insurance.
2. The issues that might stall or cancel the purchase.
3. The issues that might lead to significant future repair costs.
4. The issues that might lead to considerable future repair/updating costs.
5. The issues that might influence the purchase decision.
The report is accompanied by an extensive Photo section with annotated visual media clearly pointing to the area of concern and its location.
By submitting the request you confirm that you have read the 20/20 House Inspection Services Scope of work and Terms of Trade and agree to be bound by them.
** Up to 3 Bedroom House, Excl GST
Add $35 plus GST for extra room
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Reliable and friendly service, covering the entire Auckland area - from Warkworth to the Bombay Hills.
While we offer different reporting formats as Preliminary, Deficiency and Detailed, our visual and non-destructive inspection is exactly the same and targeting:
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The site, including driveways, retaining walls, decks and fencing;
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The exterior of the property, including the roof and its attributes, cladding and joineries;
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Foundation and the under-the-floor area, including framing, insulation and ground moisture;
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Interior of the property including ceiling, walls, floors, doors and windows;
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Standalone garages and sheds.
To obtain the most accurate information about the current state of the building, 20/20 House Inspection Services uses a variety of modern instruments such as moisture meters, IR thermal imaging cameras, UV light emitters and other tools and devices.
Our pre-purchase and pre-sale inspections cover the following:
1. Significant defects.
A significant defect is a specific issue with a system or component of a residential property that may have a significant, adverse impact on the property's value or pose an unreasonable risk to people.
2. Gradual deterioration.
Gradual deterioration of house elements might lead to expensive maintenance/repairs or total replacement of the component. For example, a poorly maintained old roof getting close to its serviceable life will require replacement. The buyers should be ready to budget for it; that expense shouldn't surprise them. If issues are noted, a specific inspection by a trade professional will be advised.
3. High risk weather-tightness areas.
Identifying a house's particular elements, applicator's faults, and warning signs are crucial when assessing the weather-tightness risk, especially in a dry season when moisture probing can't support findings. Weather tightness issues, in most cases, are expensive or very expensive to rectify. If issues are noted, a specific professional weather tightness inspection will be advised.
4. Ceiling leaks by IR camera.
In many cases, thermal imaging with an infrared camera can quickly and accurately identify a moisture ingress before any damage is discovered and becomes visible to the ceiling or wall lining. Finding a leak before damage to the structure will ensure less time and money will be spent on future repairs.
NOTE: Whilst during the course of House Inspections all due care is taken in respect of Thermal Imaging and Non-invasive Moisture scans, it is not practically possible to be certain that moisture-related problems do not exist, even though no thermal abnormality or elevated moisture readings were recorded during the inspection. Therefore, incorporating a Weathertightness Snapshot Inspection into your Thermal Imaging report is Extremely Important. It will point to architectural details and application/installation faults which have been identified as problematic with conventional/monolithic cladding allowing moisture ingress. Including them in the report could dramatically reduce your risk of buying a house with inherited moisture problems. We only perform infrared inspections from the inside of the home unless requested otherwise. LIMITATIONS: A thermal imaging camera cannot see through walls, nor does it detect moisture. The infrared camera detects infrared radiation, therefore the weather conditions, furniture presence or house temperature tampering could affect findings. See more at Thermal Imaging - Procedure, Limitations, Disclaimer. Please also read Non-Invasive Moisture Scan - Procedure, Limitations, Disclaimer.
5. Moisture ingress by non-invasive moisture meter.
Moisture in envelope assemblies can damage the timber and affect the longevity of building components. It also can cause health problems. For example, an elevated moisture level on or inside a wall or roof assembly can lead to the growth of microorganisms such as mould and bacteria and infestation by insects.
6. Carpet soiling - urine stains in UV light.
Pet urine contains ammonia can be toxic; it can harm your health, especially children playing near the floor! Cleaning might involve lifting the carpet to clean the backside, underlay and even a concrete under. Complete replacement is also an option.
Scope of Work and Terms of Trade
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The 20/20 House Inspection Services inspection is a current condition, visual inspection of the conditions of the elements inspected on that particular day only. It is no guarantee against failure of any component or system inspected. The report should be seen as a reasonable attempt to identify any Significant Fault or Defect visible at the time of the visual inspection rather than an all-encompassing report dealing with the home from every aspect. Reporting any fault or defect on an exceptional basis rather than reporting on items that are in acceptable condition for their age. Only areas and elements listed in the report were inspected. Our responsibility in this report is limited to the Client to whom it is addressed and to that Client only. We disclaim all responsibility and accept no liability to any other party. For full text click on a link on Booking section.
Preliminary reports***
Following an Inspection, the 20/20 House Inspection Services may provide a "Preliminary verbal wrapping up" of the inspection's outcome to the Client by telephone or in person. We also supply the Client with the inspector's photos taken during the inspection. A "Preliminary verbal wrapping up" is intended to advise the Client of any significant concerns and risk factors regarding a specific property to provide the Client with a basic understanding of the overall condition of the property. 20/20 House Inspection Services will also advise whether any recommended further inspections are required or recommended. The Client accepts that a "Preliminary verbal wrapping up" is not a verbal report and is intended to provide an opportunity for the Client to decide whether they wish to proceed with the purchase of the property. However, if, after a "Preliminary verbal wrapping up", the Client still wishes to proceed with the purchase of the property and be able to rely on the findings during the inspection, then the Client must pay for the total cost of upgrading to the Written report. The Client accepts that should the Client proceed without obtaining a full Written Report before making an unconditional offer, it will have withdrawn from 20/20 House Inspection Services services, and 20/20 House Inspection Services will not be liable for any losses suffered.
Payment policy
Out of consideration for us providing you with the inspection and report, you agree: Payment is due on report delivery. Accounts not paid by the due date shall incur a late payment interest charge of 10% of the total amount owing for each calendar month the account is overdue, with administrative costs, legal fees and all debt collection costs added.
Cancellation policy
No fee will be charged if the inspection is cancelled up to 24 hours before the inspection is due to be taken. If the Client cancels the inspection within 24 hours of the scheduled time of the inspection, a fee of $200 plus GST will be charged. If the Client cancels the inspection on the date of the inspection, a full fee for the ordered inspection will be charged.