Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Highbury home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

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

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and carry an industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report that includes photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Highbury building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can give you specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on what an home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Highbury building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This assures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing 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 standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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