Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Highbury home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors is extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Highbury are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to ensure that the home that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer expert advice on how to move forward.

According to what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This will ensure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Highbury

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review for the services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when 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
• Decks & Retaining Walls
• Drainage & Plumbing
• Downpipes & Spouting
• Foundations & Sub-floor Structure
• Roof Cavity & Roof
• Hot Water Tank
• Driveway & Paths
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection