Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Houghton Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports in Houghton Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Houghton Bay

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Houghton Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It will make sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Houghton Bay

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Houghton Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

• Exterior Cladding & Joinery
• Borer Detection
• Retaining Walls & Decks
• Drainage & Plumbing
• Spouting & Downpipes
• Sub-floor Structure & Foundations
• Roof Cavity & Roof
• The Hot Water Heater
• Paths & Driveway
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of any Moisture