Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Highbury house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of the building inspectors is extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and have an industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new home will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home which is likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a home investigation finds, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

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

If you purchase a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Highbury

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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