Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Gracefield are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be okay we can assist you to make sure 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 conduct an extensive inspection of the property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written building report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Gracefield building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Gracefield. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could be left with costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued 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 areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of services to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report available will help you 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
• Detection of Borer
• Retaining Walls & Decks
• Drainage & Plumbing
• Spouting & Downpipes
• Foundations & Sub-floor Structure
• Roof Cavity & Roof
• Hot Water Cylinder
• Driveway & Paths
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Moisture Detection