Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Highbury home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of Our building inspectors are extremely complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and have industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction and photos of any issues to assure you that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of the results of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment on the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings 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 access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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