Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Brown Owl home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from One of the building inspectors is very detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and are happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and hold industrial quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new house will be okay we can assist you to know if you’re making the right choice, for the right price the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report and photos of any troublesome areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by the Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. You are in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what you find in a house inspection reveals it’s possible make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it is possible to be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a certified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was built in the 80s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that may need remedial attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment of the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report available will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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