Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Harbour View house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors is highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports in Harbour View are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new house will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Harbour View

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for an home that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to find yourself with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Harbour View building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Harbour View Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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