Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Ōtāne home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report by One of our building inspectors is highly detailed. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These professional building reports in Ōtāne are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and have industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be okay we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right cost, by using our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to ensure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new home. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for the household which is likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can offer expert guidance on how to move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Ōtāne building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It assures home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permit or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Ōtāne Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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