Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Ōtāne home inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings are very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports for Ōtāne are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and carry an industry quality liability insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next household will be okay we’ll help you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right cost, by using our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs 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 a Ōtāne building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Ōtāne. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better negotiating position when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for the household that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s nice. Are you required to check it out?

If you are buying a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by an qualified Ōtāne building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you can add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is a leaky building or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

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

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the services to the property (given reasonable 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 access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report at hand will enable you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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