Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Houghton Bay house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Houghton Bay are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property as well as provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Houghton Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an house inspection finds it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself 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 problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, 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 the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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