Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Building Inspectors for Peace of Mind When Purchasing Your Highbury House

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are very detailed. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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An excellent and thorough building report! Much appreciated. I’ll definitely be recommending
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Fantastic service, really pleased with how thorough the building report was - also impressed that it was able to be done at such short notice. A+
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This is a high quality service where they are willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. I was incredibly impressed by the speed and quality of the inspection and building report.
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We will conduct an in-depth examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report and photos of any issues to ensure that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Highbury building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

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

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Highbury building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: 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 you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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

  • A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
  • A review of the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
  • A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
  • Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
  • Identification of items that are maintenance related.
  • Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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

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Reasons People Choose Us
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What We Do

As building inspectors we are experts in all elements that come with expert house inspections. We’re here to make sure you make the best decision when purchasing your next property.

We take your investment seriously, and undertake comprehensive checks to ensure you don’t receive any expensive or unwelcome unpleasant surprises, so you are able to relax and focus on the fun aspects of buying or owning a house.

We specialise in a range of services to make sure you are completely informed of the condition of any property you could be thinking of buying or selling and also other solutions.

We do not just work with you but we also have major clients, including local councils, banks and insurance firms. They seem to like the reassurance provided, thanks to the information included in our reports on building inspections.

Our systematic approach to your property inspection as well as the latest technology in software with digital photos embedded into your Report, you can actually see any issues that could be identified. Because of our detailed reporting it is not surprising that we get so many clients recommending our service to family and friends.

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  • General Consultancy
  • Handover Reports
  • Asbestos Compliance
  • Mould Inspection
  • Dilapidation Reports
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