Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Ōtāne home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors are extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service free of charge and are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our professional building reports for Ōtāne are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and have the industry quality liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the house will be safe we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right price with 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 comprehensive written report including photos of any problem areas to ensure that the home you are buying has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Ōtāne building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Ōtāne. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide professional advice on how you can proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection uncovers it is possible use the report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Ōtāne building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant surprises and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services that the household receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

Having your home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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