Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Ōtāne home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are extremely precise. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These professional building reports for Ōtāne are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and have the industry quality insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope the new house is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Ōtāne

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home in order to offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any issues for you to be sure that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Ōtāne building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Ōtāne. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Do not pay too much for an home that is going to give you headaches with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer specialist advice on how to proceed.

According to what an home inspection finds it’s possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks fine. Are you required to check it out?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house has significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Ōtāne building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. This ensures house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Ōtāne

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it would 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 pinpoint any areas that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of access to your house inspection report available will help you make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Ōtāne Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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