Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Highbury home inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover 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 simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and have industrial standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope the new house will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home and offer you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report and photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home that’s going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection uncovers it’s possible to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate the areas where you are able to add value. It will ensure that house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Highbury

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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