Pre Purchase Building Inspections Highbury

Highbury Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Highbury house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from the one our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports in Highbury are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with the help of our Highbury pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Highbury

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth investigation of your property and provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Highbury building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you can add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Highbury

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: 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 are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Buying a Home Or Commercial Building?

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Highbury

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment for the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Highbury Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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