Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Brown Owl house inspection report, you will be certain of what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from One of our inspectors of buildings is highly complete. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The specialist building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision for the right price the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home and provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections inside Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive, yet easy to understand to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for the house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer professional advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what a home inspection finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house has a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from an qualified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This assures home buyers do not face any nasty surprises and gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property has a leaky structure, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this piping, when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the house was constructed in the early 80s , it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the very best way it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review for the services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high-risk and potential problems such as door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

Brown Owl Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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