Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Ōtāne home inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our building inspectors are incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to contact you to discuss the 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 for Ōtāne are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making 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 your property and offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Ōtāne building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours, and up to two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Ōtāne. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or to make repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase it’s imaginable to be left with expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Ōtāne building inspector will highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

What's Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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