Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Houghton Bay home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors are highly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports in Houghton Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

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

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Houghton Bay

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We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home along with offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Houghton Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Houghton Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a home inspection reveals it’s possible use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Houghton Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your house inspection report available can help you make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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