Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Harbour View home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings are highly thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss your 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. We provide professional building reports for Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and carry the industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next home will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out an extensive examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Harbour View building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Harbour View. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection finds it’s possible to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend thinks it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Harbour View building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It assures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Harbour View

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

A copy of the home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Harbour View Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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