Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from the one our building inspectors is highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and have the industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope that your new home will be fine we’ll help you ensure that you’re making best choice for the right price our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

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We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Highbury building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an house that’s likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide professional advice on how to proceed.

According to what a home inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s great. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some costly problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face any nasty surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

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

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

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

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What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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