Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Gracefield home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

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

We offer a complete check-up 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 inspect for hundreds the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports for Gracefield are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely qualified and carry an industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Gracefield building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Gracefield. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better negotiating position in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that is going cause you to have a headache with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what an house investigation finds, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly issues that might have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Gracefield building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have the house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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