Terms of Service
IMPORTANT NOTE/DISCLAIMER
THE COMMENTS, OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT ARE THE PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS OF THE INSPECTOR DETERMINED BY HIS OWN ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY AND THE VISUAL IMPRESSIONS OF WHAT HE IS ABLE TO SEE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
Please note: This report is a non-invasive visual inspection report and not a structural report. This report does not seek to address the structural integrity of the buildings on the property or provide authoritative advice on structural matters. If the commissioner of this report has concerns regarding the structural issues a separate report should be obtained from a professional structural engineer.
This report excludes asbestos testing which is beyond the scope of this inspection; we have no expertise in this specialised area, and we do not advise on whether there is asbestos present in the dwelling. Tests can be arranged for you by contacting the New Zealand based companies listed in the Yellow Pages if there is any reason to suspect the presence of asbestos.
This inspection excludes chattels and all floorcoverings although our Inspector may choose to make an observation if there are any obvious or apparent defects.
Whilst every effort and all due care is taken to be as thorough as possible in inspecting this property Eye Spy Inspections and its contractor/inspector does not accept liability for any issues missed during this inspection through human error or oversight. The inspector exercises his best professional judgement to identify issues but is still subject to human fallibility. The client is deemed to have accepted this clause on delivery of the report.
The inspection of electrical components, plumbing and drainage has not been carried out by a registered person and is a visual inspection of these aspects only. Appliances including stoves, ovens, heat pumps, night stores, HRV & DVS systems and other are tested by simply switching on(if this is possible) and there is no guarantee that such electrical appliances are operating correctly. The purchaser is advised to seek assurances from the real estate salesperson/agent or directly from the vendor as to the status of all appliances in the home.
Since the inception of the Building Act 1991, Councils can no longer issue retrospective building permits.
The legal boundaries information is shown on the Certificate of Title that your solicitor or the listing agent will supply. Eye Spy Inspections accepts no liability for the accuracy of any boundary lines or the position of fences. Eye Spy Inspections accepts no liability that any alterations or renovations comply with building permits or consents issued or for any defects concealed, unable to be seen or evident.
At all times clients should rely on their own judgment when purchasing a property.
This report is based on a non-invasive inspection of the aspects mentioned in the report and applies to the property at the date of inspection only. No liability is accepted for areas within the house and on the property not inspected for whatever reason including because of inadequate or blocked access or where areas are obscured with occupier’s personal effects, furniture etc. No liability can be accepted for defects, faults or sub-standard workmanship or illegal alterations that are covered by various materials and/or cladding or underground services. No liability can be accepted for any weathertightness or watertightness issues affecting the building or for Christchurch Property Inspection failing to identify any ingress of moisture/water issues.
There are many different cladding types and it is sometimes not possible to be certain of the precise product details during a visual, non-invasive inspection such as this so we recommend your solicitor obtain the Property File from the Christchurch City Council (or relevant authority if outside the CCC area)for exact cladding details.
With claddings such as Polystyrene and Monolithic or similar, including roughcast over other cladding like weatherboards, block etc, or where there may be no cavity between the cladding and the framing we are unable to determine conclusively that moisture ingress has not occurred and will not do so in the future. Homes classed or categorized as “Leaky Homes” require an invasive inspection to conclusively determine issues relating to weather and watertightness and our own findings are limited to what can be determined by a visual, non invasive inspection. Clients are advised to proceed to an invasive inspection which may require the removal of linings or cladding for absolute confirmation of the status of their properties with respect to these weather/water issues. There is also no guarantee where houses are built in high wind zone areas or when there is heavy rain and winds that the house will not leak.
The inspection of showers is limited to testing only using the provided shower rose or hand held rose from outside the shower which limits the ability to find leaks.
Work carried out before the implementation of the Building Act 1991 would have been subject to the issuing of the necessary permits by the appropriate Local Body and would have been the responsibility of the owner at the times.
Eye Spy Inspections strictly limits its responsibility to the client who commissioned this report only for their own use or for general maintenance/repairs and not to any third party including any vendors or proposed purchasers. Whilst there are no restrictions on the circulation of this report to prospective purchasers and others, pre sale inspections are carried out for the owners/vendors of the property and any purchaser or prospective purchaser wishing to rely on or use the report must have the report re-issued/addressed in their names by contacting Eye Spy Inspections in writing and pay our fees accordingly. In some cases it may be necessary for us to carry out a follow-up inspection depending on the length of time that has elapsed since the inspection.
In all inspections the inspector will not touch or move vendor’s, tenant’s or occupant’s possessions or other items within the house and Eye Spy Inspections will not be responsible for linings, flooring and other areas not able to be seen because of such possessions or items obscuring line of sight observations. This applies equally where carpeting, mats and so on might be obscuring/covering a view of any issues or defect in concrete or wooden flooring.
Subfloor can be accessed by the inspector provided there is a suitably sized subfloor access hatch and adequate crawl space(ground clearance) underfloor. It is the vendor or agent’s responsibility to provide clear access to the hatch.
All purchasers are advised to carry out their own pre-settlement inspection to confirm that no visible issues or problems have arisen or occurred between the date of our inspection and the date of settlement.
A Land Information Memorandum from the Council may not disclose unauthorised work but this document should contain Building Consents or permits for any additions or alterations that may have occurred over the life of the residence. Your solicitor normally obtains a copy from the Council on your behalf.
We certify that this inspection has been undertaken by our Building Inspector, Richard Cournane, Licensed Building Practitioner, independently of the owner of the property or any other party to the property unless otherwise stated.
If we may be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact our office. Thank you for the opportunity of providing our service to you.
Richard Cournane
General Manager
Eye Spy Inspections
M: 027 240 8883