Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Brown Owl house inspection report You will be aware of what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from One of our inspectors of buildings is extremely precise. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and will gladly make calls to discuss your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide professional building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are simple to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely qualified and carry an industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly skilled experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new house will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision at the right price, with our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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A Comprehensive Building & Home Inspection in Brown Owl

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough investigation of your property as well as offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report on the building, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Brown Owl building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours at the 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 for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as possible regarding your prospective new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Do not pay too much for a household that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems arise, and we can provide specialist tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what you find in a house inspection finds the home inspector may allow you use the report to help you negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reasons Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Are you required to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it is possible to find yourself with some costly problems that could have been discovered, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by a certified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not face unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the chance to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems caused by gradual deterioration. We are looking for structural issues and any indications that the house is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Each of these could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if your house was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

The Plaster monolithic style: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It could be found placed on roofs, ceilings, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it might be removed, how long it would take to removeit, and the cost for removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the services to the property (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 issues such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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What Is Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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