Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors is highly detailed. No stone is left unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully qualified and hold industry quality insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’re trained to pick out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new household will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property along with offer you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report of the construction and photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase is of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Brown Owl building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. Then, we spend a few additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about the potential of your new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the household that’s going cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can provide expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a house inspection uncovers, you may be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for any future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Excellent, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Should you really check it out?

If you purchase a home without performing a pre purchase inspection but you could end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre purchase building 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 ensures house buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas with damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: Widely used since the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, how long it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review on the services for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick 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 and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

A copy of the house inspection report in hand can help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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