Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Highbury house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and hold an industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new household will be okay we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what the results of a house investigation finds it’s possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

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

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

A copy of access to your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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