Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our building inspectors is very precise. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next house will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

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We will carry out a thorough examination of your home in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Highbury building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Highbury. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about the potential of your new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home 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 expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to find yourself with some costly issues that might be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Highbury

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it could be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

The fact that you have your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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