Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has an Brown Owl house inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of our inspectors of buildings is extremely precise. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we look for hundreds of typical issues, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by all major insurance companies and banks.

We are fully certified and carry the industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are carried out by highly trained experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be fine we can assist you to make sure you’re making the right decision for the right price our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough examination of your home and provide you with a fair as well as sincere detailed written report including photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase is of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Brown Owl building inspector usually is between one half and two hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. You are in a better position to negotiate in the event that you are fully well-informed to make informed real estate decisions.

Do not pay too much for a home that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can offer professional guidance on how to proceed.

Based on what a house inspection reveals the home inspector may allow you use the report to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Vital

You’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is solidly built and your DIY expert acquaintance says it’s nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with costly issues that might have been identified, you may be severely limiting the possibility of pursuing damages if the house has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. This assures home buyers do not face unpleasant shocks and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and look for any serious flaws and any urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or signs that the building has a leaky structure or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this pipe in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it could be equipped with Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it might be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will identify any issues that could need remedial attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of solutions that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like window and door penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

In the event that you do not have your home inspection report on hand can help you make an informed decision going ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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