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 and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A building report from One of Our building inspectors are extremely precise. Every detail is taken care of which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will be happy to take calls to talk through the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. These specialist building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and carry industrial standard indemnity insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly trained specialists. We’ve been trained to point out defects in the construction that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just hope the new home will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the right decision, and at the right cost, by using the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property along with provide you with a fair and honest detailed written report on the building including photos of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by an Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable to inform you as clearly as imaginable about your possible new home. It puts you in a better negotiating position when you are completely informed to make informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for the household that is going create headaches due to future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems happen, and will offer expert tips on how to proceed.

Depending on what the results of a house inspection reveals, you may be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report discovers minor flaws, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Congratulations, you’ve discovered one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is solidly constructed and your DIY expert friend says it looks great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to end up with some expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase building inspection report prepared by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t face unpleasant shocks and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We look for structural problems or signs that the house is not in good repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards rotting because of peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to solve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If the house was built in the 1980s, it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it can be removed, how long it would be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

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

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness all visible components.
• A review of solutions to the property (given reasonable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings as well as the immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

Having access to your home inspection report available can help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Covered in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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