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 certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our building inspectors are very precise. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the best. If your next house will be fine, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home along with provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Brown Owl building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours at the site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about the potential of your new home. You are in a better negotiating position by being completely in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer expert advice on how to proceed.

Based on what an house inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repair. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a reference to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre purchase inspection it’s possible to end up owning some pretty costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. This assures house buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard has been known to leak. If the home was constructed in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Used widely from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment on the solutions on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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