Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Brown Owl house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our specialist building reports in Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry an industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next house will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive examination of your home in order to provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the house you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre purchase inspections in Brown Owl. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being fully informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the home which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can give you professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what an home inspection uncovers, you may be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, 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 well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Do you really need to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

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

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was built 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 pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

The fact that you have access to your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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