Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors is very complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Houghton Bay are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new home is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with the help of our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Houghton Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer professional tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Houghton Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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