Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Brown Owl home inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of the building inspectors is incredibly detailed. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our expert building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have the industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact the new home will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report and photos of any issues for you to be sure that the home you are buying can be described as being of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection by an Brown Owl building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future issues. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer specialist advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what you find in a home inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that 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 good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages in the event that the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It makes sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed how long it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

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

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