Pre Purchase Building Inspections Grenada Village

Grenada Village Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Grenada Village house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of Our building inspectors are incredibly thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports in Grenada Village are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and have an industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next household is safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Grenada Village pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Grenada Village building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Grenada Village. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what an home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to be left with costly problems that could have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by a certified Grenada Village building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It ensures home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Grenada Village

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A study of services for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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