Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Highbury home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors are incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The expert building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and hold an industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new household will be fine we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property along with offer you with a fair and honest detailed written building report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a house inspection finds it’s possible use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend says it looks good. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Highbury

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage 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 80s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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