Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Houghton Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors are highly precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 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 understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industrial standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next household is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and 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 carry out an in-depth examination of your home in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Houghton Bay building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what the results of a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Houghton Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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