Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Highbury home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by the one our building inspectors are incredibly precise. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These professional building reports for Highbury are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and carry industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken 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 the new household will be okay we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property and offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Highbury building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on what an house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive 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 significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report by an qualified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have the home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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