Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Highbury house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors are very precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have the industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price with our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house which is likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection finds it’s possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It will make sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Highbury

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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