Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Ōtāne home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of Our building inspectors is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and are happy to call you to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide specialist building reports for Ōtāne are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold industrial quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new household will be okay we’ll let you know if you’re making the right choice, at the right price, with our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Ōtāne

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas to assure you that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Ōtāne building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Ōtāne. This is followed by a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as clearly as possible about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household which is likely to give you headaches with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can offer professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an house inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if the report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection but you could be left with costly problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Ōtāne building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers do not encounter any nasty shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues and any indications that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of the home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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