Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Brown Owl house inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from one of Our building inspectors are very thorough. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment.

We offer a full follow-up service for free and will call you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and carry industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly qualified experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Brown Owl

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You are in a better position to negotiate by being fully in the know to make well-informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what the completed jobs of a home investigation finds it’s possible to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report by a qualified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. It assures home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with 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 have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues which may need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential issues like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and modifications post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report at hand will allow you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

Brown Owl Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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