Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Houghton Bay house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports in Houghton Bay are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next home will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written building report including photos of any issues to ensure that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Houghton Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Houghton Bay. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what a home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a certified Houghton Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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