Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Houghton Bay home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors is very detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports for Houghton Bay are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and hold an industry quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we’ll help you 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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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Houghton Bay

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We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Houghton Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door 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 in hand can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Houghton Bay Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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