Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is extremely complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to make calls to discuss the 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. Our professional building reports in Highbury are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry the industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be okay, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for an house that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers it’s possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is possible to end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Highbury building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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