Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Highbury home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of Our building inspectors are very complete. Every detail is taken care of, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have the industry quality liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right price with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a house which is likely create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Should you really check it out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having the home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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