Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Harbour View home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors is extremely detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our specialist building reports in Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and have industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope the new house is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with the help of our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Harbour View

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Harbour View building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Harbour View. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer specialist advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what a house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Harbour View building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Harbour View Home Inspections Are What We Do

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
• Hot Water System
• Driveway & Paths
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection