Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Highbury home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports in Highbury are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new household will be safe we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as honest detailed written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues to ensure that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a better negotiating position by being fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Do not pay too much for a household that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an certified Highbury building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

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

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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