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’ll be sure of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

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

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Harbour View are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new home will be okay we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice for the right price the help of 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 as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Harbour View building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Harbour View. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an home inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Are you required to check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might be discovered, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Harbour View building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report available will help you make an informed choice going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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