Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Gracefield home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors are very precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Gracefield are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry the industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new home is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Gracefield building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Gracefield. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide specialist tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a home inspection uncovers it is possible to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s possible to be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by a qualified Gracefield building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of services to the property (given affordable 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 such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have access to your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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

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