Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Highbury house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is incredibly detailed. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Highbury are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have an industry quality assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new home will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using 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 in-depth inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Highbury building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Highbury. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what a home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or repair. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Highbury building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Expert Building Inspections Highbury

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

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

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permission or approval.

A copy of the house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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