Pre Purchase Building Inspections Grenada Village

Grenada Village Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Grenada Village home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by an inspector of the building inspectors is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports in Grenada Village are comprehensive are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely certified and hold industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house will be okay, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right price with our Grenada Village pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property along with provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Grenada Village building inspector usually is between one half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Grenada Village. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what an house inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report from a qualified Grenada Village building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Grenada Village

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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