Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Highbury home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports in Highbury are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and carry industrial quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next home will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property along with offer you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide specialist advice on how to proceed.

According to what the results of a house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY expert friend thinks it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase it is possible to be left with costly problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It will make sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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