Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Highbury home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our building inspectors is very detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports for Highbury are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and hold industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next home will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision 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 conduct a thorough inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Highbury building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of a house inspection uncovers it is possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. It assures house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: 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 caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was constructed in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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