Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Harbour View home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings is very precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned 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 are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports in Harbour View are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and have industrial standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be fine we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Harbour View

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Harbour View building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Harbour View. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for an home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Harbour View building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This ensures house buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Harbour View

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Harbour View Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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