Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Brown Owl home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings are extremely thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the common problems such as the toilet to your washing machine. These professional building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have the industry quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We’re trained to pick out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just rely on the fact for the very best. If your next house will be safe, we can help 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 an extensive investigation of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and sincere detailed written report on the building and photos of any areas that are in need of attention to assure you that the home you are buying 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, and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s likely be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can offer specialist guidance on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of a home inspection uncovers it is possible use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you are buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase it is imaginable to be left with expensive problems that could be identified, but you could severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a qualified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, as well as any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues and any indications that the property is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through 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, how it can be removed how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that might need repair.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment on the services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving into the purchase.

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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