Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Ōtāne house inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of Our building inspectors are very complete. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Ōtāne are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully qualified and have the industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property in order to offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the house you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Ōtāne building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Ōtāne. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can provide specialist guidance on how to proceed.

Depending on what a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

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 expert acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really need to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Ōtāne building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having your house inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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