Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our building inspectors is very thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and have industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe we’ll help you 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 Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written building report including photos of any issues to assure you that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an home which is likely create headaches due to future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what an home inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This ensures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report available will allow you to 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
• Borer Detection
• Retaining Walls & Decks
• Drainage & Plumbing
• Downpipes & Spouting
• Sub-floor Structure & Foundations
• Roof & Roof Cavity
• The Hot Water System
• Driveway & Paths
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection