Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Highbury house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of Our building inspectors is very thorough. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Highbury are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and carry the industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be okay we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you are buying is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will offer specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what a house inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Should you really check it out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s possible to be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This assures house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

Having your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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