Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Ōtāne home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Ōtāne are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully certified and carry industrial standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly qualified experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new household will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Ōtāne

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home as well as offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Ōtāne building inspector usually is between one half and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard 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 inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places issues occur and offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

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

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection and you find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report by a certified Ōtāne building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This will ensure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Ōtāne

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your house was built or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the home was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can 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 identify any issues that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the services for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having an inspection report from your house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

Ōtāne Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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