Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Gracefield home inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of Our building inspectors are extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The expert building reports for Gracefield are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household is safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with the help of our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property along with offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report that includes photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Gracefield building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Gracefield. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the household that is going create headaches due to future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how to proceed.

Depending on what an home inspection uncovers it’s possible make use of a report in order to help negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Gracefield building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It ensures house buyers don’t have unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is in need of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed 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.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permit or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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