Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Gracefield house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors are incredibly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports for Gracefield are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and have industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope that your new home will be okay we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

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

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you professional tips on how to proceed.

According to what the results of a home inspection uncovers the house inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Gracefield building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. It will ensure that house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems or signs that the property has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Gracefield Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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