Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Houghton Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors is highly precise. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports in Houghton Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and carry industrial quality insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property along with offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it could 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 pinpoint any areas which may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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