Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Houghton Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is highly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete 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 examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Houghton Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and carry industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new home is safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the house that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Houghton Bay building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Houghton Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You are in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

According to what you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a qualified Houghton Bay building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

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

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

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