Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Ōtāne home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Ōtāne are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision for the right price the help of our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Ōtāne building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Ōtāne. Followed by a number of additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and offer professional tips on how to proceed.

Based on what an home investigation finds the home inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Ōtāne building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it presents, how it can be removed how long it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues which may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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