Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Houghton Bay house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our building inspectors are very precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports in Houghton Bay are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industry standard assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property along with offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Houghton Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Houghton Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection uncovers it’s possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• 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 going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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