Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Highbury house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings is very detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and hold an industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property and offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a house investigation finds it’s possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

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

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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