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 certain of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of our inspectors of buildings are very detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Highbury are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and hold industrial quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance 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 two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and also gives 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 caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

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

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

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