Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Houghton Bay home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Houghton Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry the industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Houghton Bay building inspector usually is between one half, and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Houghton Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures house buyers do not face any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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