Pre Purchase Building Inspections Houghton Bay

Houghton Bay Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Houghton Bay house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors is incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports for Houghton Bay are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold the industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact that your new house is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Houghton Bay pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Houghton Bay building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Houghton Bay. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Houghton Bay building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Houghton Bay

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having the house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered 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
• Driveway & Paths
• House Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection