Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Houghton Bay home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports for Houghton Bay are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and carry an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be okay we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with the help of 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 exhaustive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to ensure that the house that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Houghton Bay building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Houghton Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s going to give you headaches with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what an house inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Houghton Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, 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 might need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of solutions that the household receives (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 potential issues like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Houghton Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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