Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Highbury house inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors are highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide expert building reports in Highbury are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully qualified and carry an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new home will be safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Highbury. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

The fact that you have the home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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