Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Highbury house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our building inspectors is extremely complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next home is safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Highbury building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that is going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection reveals it is possible to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly issues that might be identified, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Highbury building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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