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’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are very detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Houghton Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice for the right price our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home and offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Houghton Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the household that is going create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks fine. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time 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 which may need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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