Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Harbour View home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of the building inspectors is very detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Harbour View are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Harbour View building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Harbour View. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer professional advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection uncovers it’s possible use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Harbour View building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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