Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Houghton Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports for Houghton Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and have the industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new household is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Are you required to 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 issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Houghton Bay building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This will make sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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 every visible component.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report available can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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