Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Harbour View house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors is highly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports for Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry the industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new house will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Harbour View building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Harbour View. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a home that’s going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Harbour View building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It will ensure that house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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