Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Brown Owl home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of Our building inspectors is extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the most frequent problems, such as the toilet to your washing machine. The professional building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are simple to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and have industrial standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the best. If your next home will be safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of the property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as sincere detailed written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house you are buying will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Brown Owl building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours at the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for the house which is likely be a source of headaches in the event of future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will give you expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on what the results of a home inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you are buying a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not be identified, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This will make sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional guidance on the risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the initial construction requires a permission or approval.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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