Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Brown Owl home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from one of our inspectors of buildings is incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a full follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and examine for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide specialist building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

We are fully certified and have industry quality liability insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly-trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new house is safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision at the right price with our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property and offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in need of attention to give you assurance that the home that you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Brown Owl building inspector usually lasts between one and half hours and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to provide you with as much information as imaginable about your possible new property. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household that is going be a source of headaches in the event of potential issues in the future. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can provide professional advice on how to proceed.

Based on what you find in a home investigation finds the house inspector may allow you to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if the report uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is solidly built and your DIY specialist friend says it looks great. Should you really get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection and you be left with costly issues that might have been identified, you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house ended up with a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future issues, and identify the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures house buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws and any urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the building is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

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What To Be On the Look Out For

Any of the following might 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 are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken appearance.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the price of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A study on the solutions on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief 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 an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

Having your home inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Brown Owl Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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