Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Highbury house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be okay we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property along with offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Highbury building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the home that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and offer professional guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Highbury building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It assures house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions on the premises (given reasonable 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 dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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