Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Houghton Bay home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of the building inspectors are incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports for Houghton Bay are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next household will be okay we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Houghton Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how to move forward.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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