Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Highbury home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is incredibly complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass 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 in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and hold the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be fine we’ll help you know if you’re making the best choice for the right price our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

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We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that is going create headaches due to future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what the results of a house investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s nice. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Thorough Building Inspections Highbury

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it could 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 detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of access to your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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