Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Highbury home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and carry industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe, we can help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price, with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home and offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for the household which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide professional advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection finds it is possible make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Should you really have it examined?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not encounter any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

A copy of your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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