Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Highbury home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have industrial standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next home is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. In addition, we will spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Highbury

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house 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's Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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