Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Ōtāne house inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings are highly thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports in Ōtāne are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and have an industry standard insures indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of the property as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report of the construction including photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Ōtāne building inspector usually will take between one and a half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Ōtāne. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a house investigation finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Ōtāne building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprise and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues or signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or 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: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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