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 well before putting your offer in.

A building report from one of the building inspectors is incredibly detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full follow-up service free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. The professional building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely certified and carry an industry standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope the new household will be fine we’ll help you make sure you’re making the best choice at the right price, with our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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An Extensive Building & Home Inspection in Brown Owl

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property in order to provide you with a fair and honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the house that you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Brown Owl building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new property. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t pay too much for a household which is likely to give you headaches with future issues. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on what an home inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or to make repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

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 professional friend believes it’s nice. Should you really get it checked out?

If you are buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection but you could find yourself with some expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit your ability to seek damages if the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an qualified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues and any indications that the house is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the house was built or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard has been known to leak. If the household was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally have an unbroken or smooth finish.

Asbestos products: Used widely from mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice on what risk it poses, how it can be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the removal cost.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A study on the solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires authorisation or consent.

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.

Brown Owl Home Inspections Are What We Do

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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