Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, such as the toilet to your washing machine. Our professional building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully qualified and have the industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope that your new household will be safe we can assist you to ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price with the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an in-depth inspection of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Brown Owl. In addition, we will spend additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for an house that is going cause you to have a headache with future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of an home investigation finds it’s possible to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the house resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify points that will add value. This assures house buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or signs that the house is in require of repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the location, seek professional assistance on the danger it presents, how it might 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 reveal any issues which may need urgent attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potentially hazard like door and window penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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