Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Gracefield home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of Our building inspectors is very detailed. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide specialist building reports in Gracefield are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property and provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Gracefield building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Gracefield. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what a house inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks good. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Gracefield building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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