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 about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors is very complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Highbury building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the home which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a house investigation finds it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a qualified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report available can help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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