Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Brown Owl home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold the industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision at the right price, with our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough examination of your home and offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new home. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert tips on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an qualified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or any indication that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your household was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like 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 additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have access to your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision going into the purchase.

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

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