Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Ōtāne house inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by one of our building inspectors are extremely complete. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The specialist building reports in Ōtāne are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and hold an industry standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house is safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any problem areas to ensure that the home you purchase has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Ōtāne building inspector usually is between one half hours and two hours at the site. However, we permit a 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 best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that is going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can provide expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you could severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Ōtāne building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it might be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A review on the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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