Pre Purchase Building Inspections Gracefield

Gracefield Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Gracefield house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports in Gracefield are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and carry industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine, we can help you make sure you’re making the right choice, at the right cost, by using our Gracefield pre purchase building inspections.

An Expert Building & Home Inspection in Gracefield

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Gracefield building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Gracefield. Followed by a number of additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for the home that’s going to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and give you specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on the findings of the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals it is possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend believes it’s good. Should you really get it checked?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a qualified Gracefield building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprise and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the house has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Gracefield

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could require repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study on the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

Gracefield Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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