Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Brown Owl home inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is very detailed. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our expert building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely certified and have industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be safe we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price, with our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home along with offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home you are buying has the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within 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 regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a home inspection finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report by an qualified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This makes sure that home buyers don’t have any nasty shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

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

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, how it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• An assessment of the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high-risk and potential problems such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

Having access to your home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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