Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Highbury house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors is extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports for Highbury are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Highbury building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for an home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house investigation finds it is possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This will ensure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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