Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Highbury house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors are very complete. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports in Highbury are detailed are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and have an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new house is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Highbury building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Highbury. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a house that is going create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer professional tips on how to move forward.

According to what an home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. It will ensure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the house is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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