Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Houghton Bay home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

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

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports in Houghton Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price with our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Houghton Bay

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home and provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Houghton Bay building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Houghton Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an certified Houghton Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

A copy of access to your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Houghton Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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