Why we do what we do
pre purchase property inspections
Grahn Build Inspect was built around one simple idea: you don't know what you don't know.
Most people buying or selling a home aren't builders, and can't be expected to spot what's hiding under the floor or behind the cladding. Every inspection is carried out the way Hayden would want it done if it were his own.
If there's a problem waiting to be inherited, the report says so, plainly and without bias, so you can decide what to do about it before you take the next step.
As a builder by trade with over 20 years experience in the industry, Hayden is a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) and a Whakatane local - when you call Grahn Build Inspect, you're talking directly to Hayden, the person who will be inspecting your property.
To keep things as straightforward as possible, we've set things up so you can book online at a time that suits you. And pricing is structured in a standardised set fee as outlined in the table below - so you know exactly what it's going to cost from the outset.
The report you will receive will provide a clear and comprehensive overview of the property's current condition to help you make an informed decision.
All inspection reports adhere to the New Zealand Standard of Residential Property Inspection NZS 4306:2005, ensuring thorough and reliable assessments.
*Terms & Conditions apply. To read the detailed terms please click here.
PROPERTY SIZE |
PRICE |
| Up to 110m² | $595 |
| 110m² - 210m² | $695 |
| 210m² - 310m² | $795 |
| Over 310m² | POA |
Here is What's covered in every property inspection
SITE
- Orientation of living spaces, site exposure, contour and vegetation
- Retaining walls, paths, steps, handrails, and driveways
- Condition, drainage, safety of use, surface water control, signs of ponding, water flow towards the house
SUBFLOOR SPACE
- Accessibility, foundation type and condition
- Dampness on ground, vapour barrier presence
- Obvious structural alterations, sufficient insulation
- Plumbing – material types, leakage and support
- Electrical – wiring type and support
- Rotting timbers, debris
EXTERIOR
- Construction type: structural masonry, timber framed, steel framed, structural concrete
- Cladding condition and type, surface finish, weathertightness risk
- Clearances, penetrations, cavity, physical damage, flashings
- Windows and doors: identify glass type, operation, hardware, security, flashings
- Chimneys, stairs, balconies, and decks
INTERIOR
- Ceilings and walls: nail pops, damaged lining, cracking, spray textured coating
- Timber floors: springiness, squeaky boards, rot, noticeably out of level, uneven surface, dampness and moisture damage
- Concrete floors: significant cracking, significantly out of level, uneven surface, dampness
- Doors and frames: binding, loose or badly fitting doors, defective door hardware, damaged doors, frames and finishings, door stops
- Electrical: operation of lights, switches, and power points
- Heating systems: type and location
- Kitchen attributes and condition: bench top, cabinetry, sink, tiles, air extraction
- Bathroom attributes and condition: floor, adequate fall to waste, toilet type, condition and operation, tiles, cracks, loose tiles, grouting and sealing, bath and shower and vanity, damage, leakage, operation of taps and wastes, water hammer, wet wall linings, correct wall junction detail, ventilation (mechanical or passive), point of discharge
ROOF
- Condition, appropriate pitch, surface damage and deterioration
- Penetrations including skylights, vents, and flues
- Flashings, roof to wall junctions, lapping, fixings, surface-mounted objects, sealants, sagging, inadequate repairs
CEILING SPACE
- General condition, accessibility, thermal insulation type
- Sarking, firewalls, roof underlay and support, roof frame construction and connections
- Ceiling construction, obvious structural alterations, insect and pest infestation, rotting timbers, discharges into roof space
- Plumbing – material types, leakage and support only
- Electrical – wiring type and support only
Getting a property inspection & Building report
Our building inspections cover all critical aspects of a property, including the site, subfloor space, exterior, interior, roof cladding, roof space, and potential pest infestations. Hayden's expertise ensures that no detail is overlooked, providing you with a thorough assessment. Complying with the New Zealand Standard of Residential Property Inspection NZS 4306:2005, ensuring the highest standards of inspection quality.
Areas covered by your property inspection and builders report
Whakatane, Ohope, Kawerau, Coastlands, Matata, Edgecumbe, Pukehina, Opotiki, Rotoma.