Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with a Brown Owl home inspection report and you’ll be assured that you know exactly what you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A building report issued by the one our building inspectors are very detailed. Every detail is taken care of that makes them a very smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will gladly call you 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. Our professional building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance companies and banks.

Our company is completely certified and carry industrial quality indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly trained professionals. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact that your new household will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making best choice at the right price with our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property in order to provide you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report including photos of any areas that are in require of attention for you to be sure that the home you purchase will be of the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Brown Owl building inspector usually lasts between one and half and two hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our quality pre purchase inspections in Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to inform you as best as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position by being fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t overpay for the home that’s likely to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what the completed jobs of a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to utilise a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent reckons it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks great. Are you required to check it out?

If you’re purchasing a house without performing a pre inspection prior to purchase and you end up with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your options for claiming damages if the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a certified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face any nasty shocks and gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower cost.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues or problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems and any indications that the property is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was built or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: This weatherboard is known for its leaks. If your home was built in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: It was popular from the 1980s until the mid-2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally feature a smooth or undulating appearance.

Asbestos construction: The use of asbestos was widespread from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the best way it might be removed, the time it would be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will identify any issues that could require remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment on the solutions that the household receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

A copy of access to your home inspection report in hand will help you make an informed decision moving ahead to finish your purchase.

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

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