Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Brown Owl house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying well before putting your offer in.

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

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. Our specialist building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is fully certified and hold industrial standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope that your new home will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property along with offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report of the construction including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections in Brown Owl. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position in the event that you are completely aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will offer professional tips on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a house investigation finds it’s possible use the report to help negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is imaginable to end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not face any nasty shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues, any signs that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, when you know they are there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your home was constructed in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that may require urgent attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potentially hazard like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report available will allow you to make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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