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 aware about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors is very thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports in Harbour View are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and have an industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Harbour View building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Harbour View. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for a home that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection finds it’s possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an certified Harbour View building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues or signs that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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