Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Gracefield house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors is incredibly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports in Gracefield are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and hold the industry standard insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to spot out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new house will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to give you assurance that the home you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Gracefield building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections in Gracefield. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for an household that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a home investigation finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Gracefield building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that house buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your house was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having access to your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

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

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