Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Highbury house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors is incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. These specialist building reports in Highbury are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what a house inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on 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 potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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