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 you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is extremely thorough. There is no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the most common issues such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is fully certified and have industrial standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled experts. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact you’ll be able to trust that the household will be okay we’ll let you determine if you’re making 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 investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report that includes photos of any troublesome areas to assure you that the house you are purchasing will be of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your potential new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are fully aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for the household that’s going create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you expert guidance on how to move forward.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection finds, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly issues that might be identified, 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 highlight any flaws the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas to add value. This assures home buyers do not encounter unpleasant unexpected costs and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues that are caused by the gradual degradation. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard can leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may need some attention.

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

The fact that you have the home inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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