Building Inspections Ōtāne

Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

If you’re thinking of purchasing a property, it is crucial to determine the state it is in. Even if there’s no issues within the house, any unknown or unresolved issues could turn out to be costly for you which means it will cost you money later on.

A pre purchase inspection by a qualified building inspector will ensure that the building is up to code and does not pose a significant risk for finance.

Pre purchase inspections provide reassurance that you will not be faced with unpleasant and costly surprises once the purchase of your house.

Apart from completing our building inspection, and supplying you with a comprehensive construction report we’re available to address any concerns, questions, or concerns you may have from the findings. The complete assessment of your the condition of your home allows you to make an informed buying decision.

Don’t wait, call us right now for a building report.

Pre Sale Building Inspections Ōtāne

For home owners , a pre sale building inspection is necessary prior to making a decision about selling your house. We check foundations, levels of moisture, the condition of the structure and construction materials. In our house inspection solutions are thorough and detailed.

A building inspection report will highlight any issues and will also indicate any imaginable issues. This gives you to address any major defects before putting your property on the market. You can also send your report to prospective buyers, giving them the confidence to submit realistic offers.

• Know the true state of your home
• Uncover faults that might reduce the selling price
• Improve the value of your home prior to selling

Be assured of you have a qualified and expert inspector.

Healthy Home Assessment Ōtāne

Landlords are required to meet their minimum Healthy Homes standards within 90 days of the start of a new tenancy. If a landlord is found not in compliance could face large fines, ranging from hundreds of thousands.

The Healthy Homes Standards aim to create a significant improvement to the standard of New Zealand rental houses and cover improvements in insulation, heating and ventilation, as well as addressing problems with moisture intrusion, drainage and draught stoppage.

Our property inspection report will highlight the parts of the property that need immediate repairs to assist in ensuring that it is compliant to the Healthy Homes Guarantee Act of 2017 .

It is a core value to be fully independent and completely qualified for the two categories of Healthy Homes and Homefit.

Comprehensive Property Reports

• Outline major defects and significant maintenance problems.
• Be documented in a way that the inspector would be able to see if it were his family members buying.
• Provide photographic evidence of any defects or issues noted.
• Be written in plain English, with limited building jargon.
• Be written with complete independence.
• Written to offer comfort and are easy to comprehend.
• Conforms to that of the NZ Standard for Residential Property Inspections.
• Be provided in a quick turn-around time frame.

Building Inspections & Inspection Reports Ōtāne

House inspections for house sellers will highlight any construction works that are not approved or many require repairs later on. Inspections of property extend beyond only the house inspection. They also include out buildings and other structures within the property.

Building inspection reports provide all the information you need regardless of whether you’re buying or selling, and offer all the information needed to make an informed decision.

If selling, household inspections give you the list of any things you might want to repair or follow-up on.

Before buying, inspections ensure that you walk in with your eyes wide and knowing what the potential issues are.

To conduct building inspections, you can trust from people who have industry know-how, contact us today to get building reports or household inspection reports.