Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide professional building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next house will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Highbury building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the house that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It will ensure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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