Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Brown Owl house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. The professional building reports in Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is completely certified and carry the industry quality indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine, we can help you determine if you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written report and photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Brown Owl building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Brown Owl. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as best as imaginable about your potential new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t overpay for a household that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide specialist tips on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a house inspection reveals, you may be able to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you find yourself with some costly problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by a certified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by gradual deterioration. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, in lino under fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

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

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

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

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

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