Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Houghton Bay home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from one of Our building inspectors are highly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports for Houghton Bay are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next household will be safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Houghton Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer professional tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

A copy of access to your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

• Exterior Claddings & Joinery
• Borer Detection
• Retaining Walls & Decks
• Plumbing & Drainage
• Downpipes & Spouting
• Foundations & Sub-floor Structure
• Roof Cavity & Roof
• Hot Water Cylinder
• Paths & Driveway
• House Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of Moisture