Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Ōtāne home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of the building inspectors is extremely detailed. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports for Ōtāne are detailed are easy to understand and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope the new house will be okay we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision at the right price with our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home along with offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Ōtāne building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Ōtāne. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t end up over-paying for an household that’s going create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer specialist advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

You’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Ōtāne building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: In the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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