Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Brown Owl home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by the one Our building inspectors are very complete. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The professional building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

The company we work with is fully qualified and hold industrial quality assurance for indemnity. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope for the best. If your next household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price, with the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive inspection of the property and provide you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing is of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by an Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Brown Owl. In addition, we will spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for the home which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you specialist tips on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection uncovers it’s possible to utilise a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report uncovers minor problems, you are able to still use it as a roadmap to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

You’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend thinks it’s nice. Should you really have it examined?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s possible to end up owning some pretty expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you may severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the home resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and provides you with the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and identify any significant defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues , and any problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We check for structural issues, any signs that the property is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is discovered in an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it can be removed how long it will be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will pinpoint any areas that could require remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

What's Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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