Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Highbury home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings are extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The specialist building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next household is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

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We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Highbury building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can give you expert tips on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a house investigation finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Highbury

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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