Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Harbour View house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one the building inspectors is highly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports for Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and have industrial quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next house is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any issues to ensure that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Harbour View building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Harbour View. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a household that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house investigation finds it is possible to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Harbour View building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by 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

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and 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 assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study on the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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