Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Highbury home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Highbury are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry an industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new household will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property and offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for an house that is going to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it is possible to end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having the home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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