Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Gracefield home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors are very thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports for Gracefield are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely certified and have industry standard liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Gracefield

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home and provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Gracefield building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Gracefield. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Gracefield building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This will ensure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

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

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief 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 door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Gracefield Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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