Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with a Brown Owl home inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by the one Our building inspectors is extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full after-care service at no cost and will be happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our expert building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely certified and hold industry standard liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope that your new home will be fine we’ll let you know if you’re making the right decision, and for the right price our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an in-depth inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues for you to be sure that the home that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a household that’s going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an house inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Are you required to check it out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an qualified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or any indication that the house is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it presents, how it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

The fact that you have an inspection report from your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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