Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Harbour View home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports for Harbour View are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope the new household will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Harbour View building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Harbour View. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household that is going to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a qualified Harbour View building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the house is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permission or approval.

Having your house inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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