Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Harbour View home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Harbour View are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next household will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using the help of our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Harbour View building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Harbour View. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Harbour View building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home 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.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

Having the house inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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