Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Harbour View house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings are very precise. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports in Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and carry the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Harbour View building inspector usually is between one half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Harbour View. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a house inspection reveals it’s possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Harbour View building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it could have 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 are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the services that the household receives (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 potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What's Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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