Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Gracefield home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors is very complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports in Gracefield are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely certified and hold the industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next home will be safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home and offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what an house inspection uncovers the home inspector may allow you to utilise a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Gracefield building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant shocks and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment on the solutions that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report available can help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the project process of completing your purchase.

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

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