Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Houghton Bay house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our building inspectors is very precise. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Houghton Bay are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and hold industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making best 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 a thorough investigation of your property along with offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Houghton Bay building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Houghton Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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