Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Harbour View home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our building inspectors is extremely precise. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports for Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and have an industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next house is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Harbour View building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Harbour View. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you specialist tips on how to move forward.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly issues that might be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Harbour View building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It ensures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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