Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with 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 the one our building inspectors is very thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a full check-up free of charge and will gladly call you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the common problems starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. We provide specialist building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold industry standard assurance for indemnity. All pre purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled professionals. We are trained to sniff out building defects that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be okay, we can help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right price, with the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct an extensive inspection of your property and provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building that includes photos of any troublesome areas for you to be sure that the house that you purchase has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at 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 for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are thorough yet understandable to inform you as best as possible about your potential new property. You put yourself in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t overpay for an household that is going to give you headaches with the possibility of future problems. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems occur, and can provide specialist advice on how you can proceed.

Based on what the results of a home inspection reveals, you may be able to use a report to aid in negotiations with the seller on price or repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reason Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered an apartment that appears like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent reckons it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really have to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a house without doing a pre purchase inspection, not only could you end up owning some pretty costly problems that could be discovered, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the house was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase inspection report from a certified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t face unpleasant unexpected costs and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues , and any problems caused by gradual deterioration. We look for structural problems, any signs that the house has a leaky structure and issues caused by delayed maintenance, such as weatherboards that are 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 deal with:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if the household was constructed or re-plumbed between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard has been known to leak. If your home was built in the 80s, it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the 1980s and into the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating finish.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at the location, seek professional advice about the risks it poses, the very best way it can be removed the length of time it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study of the solutions that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a permit or consent.

The fact that you have your home inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going ahead to finish your purchase.

What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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