Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Highbury house inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our building inspectors are incredibly complete. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and have the industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly skilled professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household is safe we’ll let you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth investigation of your property and offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are precise yet understandable to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what you find in a house inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to find yourself with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, how it can be removed how long it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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