Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Highbury house inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and carry industrial quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you professional advice on how to move forward.

According to what an house inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s nice. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Highbury building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and offers you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover 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 your house was constructed in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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