Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is very detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Highbury are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next household will be safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision for the right price our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property as well as provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This makes sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

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

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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