Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors is highly detailed. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully certified and have an industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next home will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making best choice at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues to assure you that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours at the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of the results of a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by an qualified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of access to your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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