Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from One of the building inspectors are highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports in Highbury are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and have the industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new house will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Highbury building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection finds the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Highbury building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study on the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

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

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

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