Pre Purchase Building Inspections Ōtāne

Ōtāne Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report by One of our building inspectors are very thorough. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our professional building reports in Ōtāne are detailed are easy to understand and recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is fully certified and hold the industry quality indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Ōtāne pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property as well as offer you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report and photos of any issues to assure you that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Ōtāne building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre purchase inspections in Ōtāne. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

According to what the results of a house inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Should you really have it examined?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been identified, you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report from an qualified Ōtāne building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems , and indicate points that will add value. This will ensure that home buyers do not encounter unpleasant surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Ōtāne

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need repair.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues such as door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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