Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Brown Owl home inspection report, you will be certain of exactly what you are purchasing before putting an offer in.

A report on a building from one of the building inspectors is extremely detailed. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We provide a complete follow-up service for free and are happy to take calls to talk through the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the common problems including the kitchen sink to washing machine. These specialist building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and hold industrial quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly qualified specialists. We’re trained to spot out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next house is safe we’ll help you know if you’re making the right decision, and 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 the property and offer you with a fair and sincere comprehensive written report of the construction that includes photos of any problem areas to give you assurance that the house you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable about your potential new property. You are in a better negotiating position when you are fully in the know to make well-informed real estate decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that’s going cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and give you specialist advice on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to help you negotiate with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it’s got everything you want. The real estate agent says it is well-built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s nice. Do you really have to have it examined?

If you purchase a house without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home was to be stricken with significant issues.

A pre purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any future problems , and indicate the areas where you can add value. This assures house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property is a leaky building or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of 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 pipe: Check for them if the household was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard can leak. If your household was built in the 1980s, it may have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos products: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found installed on roofs, ceilings underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at an address, you should seek out expert advice about the risks it poses, how it can be removed the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need some attention.

• A thorough assessment of the structure and weather-tightness every visible component.
• A review of the solutions to the property (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 potential issues such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service offered.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post initial construction requires a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have an inspection report from your home inspection report available can help you make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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

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