Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Brown Owl home inspection report you’ll be sure about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors is extremely complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we inspect for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports in Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. All pre purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly qualified professionals. We are trained to sniff out any defects in the building that an average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be fine we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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A Thorough Building & Home Inspection in Brown Owl

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive inspection of the property along with provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report and photos of any issues to give you assurance that the house that you purchase will be of the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by the Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours on the site. We allow maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough and yet simple to comprehend to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. You are in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for a home that’s likely to give you headaches with future problems. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you expert advice on how to move forward.

Based on what a home inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to help you negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend thinks it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre purchase inspection and you end up owning some pretty expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the house ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report from an certified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the building is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the home was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If the house was constructed in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: In the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos building materials: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will take to remove, and the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• An assessment for the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the standard services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring permission or approval.

The fact that you have your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision going into the purchase.

Brown Owl Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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