Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Gracefield house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely detailed. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Gracefield are comprehensive are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are conducted 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 the new home will be safe we’ll let you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Gracefield

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property along with offer you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written building report and photos of any issues to assure you that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Gracefield building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Gracefield. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can provide specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Gracefield building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

Gracefield Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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