Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Highbury home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors are incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully certified and hold industrial quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household is safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property along with offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report and photos of any problem areas to ensure that the house you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what an house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an certified Highbury building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Highbury

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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