Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors is incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports for Highbury are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

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

Don’t just hope the new household will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on what an house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by an qualified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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