Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Brown Owl house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report issued by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will contact you to discuss the findings of your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide expert building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are recognised by all major banks and insurance companies.

It is our policy to be fully qualified and have industry standard indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Do not just hope that your new house will be safe we can assist you to determine if you’re making right decision at the right price, with the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an exhaustive investigation of your property in order to offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written report of the construction, complete with photographs of any troublesome areas to ensure that the home you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually is between one half, and two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our standard pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. Followed by a number of additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to provide you with as much information as possible about your potential new home. You put yourself in a better position to negotiate when you are completely in the know to make well-informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for the house that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems happen, and will provide expert tips on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a house inspection finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the seller over the cost or repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The agent who is selling it says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without conducting a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some expensive issues that may not have been discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages if the home ended up with significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas that can be improved. It will ensure that home buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and also gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects and any urgent maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We search for structural issues or signs that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your household was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages caused by this piping, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If the house was built in the early 80s , it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from mid-1940s until the mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to removeit, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need urgent attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• A review for the services to the property (given affordable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like door and window access points and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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