Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from one of the building inspectors is incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

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We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property as well as provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s going to give you headaches with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer expert advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what the results of a house inspection finds it is possible to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would 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 which may need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review for the services to the property (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 window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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