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 well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by one of the building inspectors is incredibly thorough. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will 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 of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. We provide professional building reports for Ōtāne are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold an industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled experts. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Ōtāne

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate and sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Ōtāne building inspector usually is between one half and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Ōtāne. Then, we spend a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will give you professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you find yourself with some costly problems that could be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Ōtāne building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the property has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A study for the services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permission or approval.

Having your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving into the purchase.

Ōtāne Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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