Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Harbour View house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one our building inspectors are very precise. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports in Harbour View are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and have industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with 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 exhaustive investigation of your property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report that includes photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Harbour View building inspector usually is between one half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Harbour View. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report by an qualified Harbour View building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Harbour View

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment on the services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Harbour View Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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