Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Brown Owl home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report by one of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly call you to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and examine for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are completely certified and hold the industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope for the very best. If your next house will be fine we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of the property in order to offer you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building and photos of any issues to ensure that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position by being fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

According to what you find in a home investigation finds it is possible use the report to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is well-built and your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could have been identified, it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by a qualified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It will make sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We check for structural issues and any indications that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the home was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review for the solutions to the property (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues such as window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the basic service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report at hand will help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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