Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Highbury home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide professional building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and carry industrial standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment on the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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