Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings are very precise. There is no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. Our professional building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully qualified and have industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home as well as offer you with an accurate and honest detailed written report on the building, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the house you are purchasing is of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and two hours on the site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t overpay for a house that’s likely create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems occur, and can give you specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of you find in a house inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been identified, it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages if the house was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a certified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This makes sure that home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or any indication that the building is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if your household was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was constructed in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth appearance.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, the length of time it will require to remove, as well as the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may require some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a permission or approval.

A copy of the home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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