Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Brown Owl house inspection report and you’ll be assured of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report from one of our building inspectors is extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These expert building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Brown Owl

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property and provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention for you to be sure that the house you are buying can be described as being of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by an Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Brown Owl. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation by being fully well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what the results of a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. 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 Important

You’ve found one that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s good. Are you required to have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to be left with expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report by a certified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It will make sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

Comprehensive Building Inspections Brown Owl

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found placed on roofs, ceilings, in lino under fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

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

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

Brown Owl Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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