Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Brown Owl home inspection report You will be aware about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by One of the building inspectors are highly precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, including the kitchen sink to washing machine. We provide expert building reports in Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and have an industry quality insures indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly-trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an typical inspector might miss!

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

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive examination of your home along with provide you with an accurate and honest detailed written building report, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and two hours on site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate by being completely aware of your options to make educated choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most issues occur and give you professional guidance on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a house inspection reveals it is possible to use a report to help negotiate with the seller on price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a roadmap for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

It’s great, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a home without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you be left with costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the home was to be stricken with an issue of significant importance.

A pre purchase inspection report by a certified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This makes sure that house buyers don’t face unpleasant surprise and offers you the chance to negotiate lower price.

The property is inspected and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We are looking for structural issues or any indication that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe if you knew they were there.

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

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues which may require urgent attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment of services that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like window and door penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your house inspection report on hand can help you make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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