Pre Purchase Building Inspections Harbour View

Harbour View Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Harbour View house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. These expert building reports for Harbour View are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industrial quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be okay we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Harbour View pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Harbour View

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home as well as offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report and photos of any issues to ensure that the home that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Harbour View building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Harbour View. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position when you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what a home inspection uncovers it is possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Harbour View building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. This assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is in need of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Harbour View

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Harbour View

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Harbour View Home Inspections Are What We Do

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 & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water System
• Paths & Driveway
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of Moisture