Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Harbour View home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely certified and have industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new house will be okay we’ll help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property along with offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Harbour View building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Harbour View. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, 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 says it looks nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Harbour View building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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