Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Highbury home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of Our building inspectors are highly precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully certified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be fine we’ll let you determine if you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually is between one half, and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

Based on the findings of a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or repair. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan 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 agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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