Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Harbour View house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports for Harbour View are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Harbour View building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Harbour View. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the home that is going to give you headaches with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from an qualified Harbour View building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What's Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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