Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Brown Owl house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our building inspectors is extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports in Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industrial standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are undertaken by highly skilled specialists. We’re trained to spot out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home as well as provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building and photos of any issues to ensure that the home that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. Followed by a number of additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an home which is likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a home inspection finds it’s possible to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you purchase a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the home ended up with an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. It makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, the time it would take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• An assessment for the solutions for the building (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as window and door penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have the house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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