Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Highbury house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and 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 carry out a thorough examination of your home and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any issues to ensure that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home has significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or signs that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the services that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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