Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Ōtāne house inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These expert building reports for Ōtāne are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and have the industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household will be fine we’ll help you determine if you’re making best choice at the right price with the help of our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property and provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Ōtāne building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Ōtāne. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully well-informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household which is likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on what the completed jobs of a house inspection reveals the house inspector may allow you use the report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by an qualified Ōtāne building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It will make sure that house buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

What's Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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