Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Harbour View home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings is highly detailed. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports in Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry an industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Harbour View

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the house you purchase has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Harbour View building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Harbour View. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

According to what a house inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Harbour View building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Harbour View

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

A copy of the home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Harbour View Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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