Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Brown Owl house inspection report You will be aware of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by the one the building inspectors is highly precise. No stone is left unturned which makes them an excellent investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service for free and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and we inspect for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely qualified and carry industry standard assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are conducted by highly skilled specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an ordinary inspector might overlook!

Do not just hope you’ll be able to trust that the home is safe, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice for the right price the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report on the building that includes photos of any issues to ensure that the home that you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half, and 2 hours on site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours preparing the report.

Our reports are comprehensive yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully well-informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home which is likely create headaches due to the possibility of future problems. We are aware of the most common places problems arise, and we can offer specialist advice on how you can move forward.

According to what the completed jobs of a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to assist you in negotiating with the vendor over price or even repairs. Even if a report only finds minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY specialist friend believes it’s fine. Are you required to get it checked?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior purchase inspection it’s imaginable to find yourself with some costly issues that might have been discovered, but you may be severely limiting your ability to seek damages if the house resulted in significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from an certified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas that can be improved. It makes sure that home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We inspect the entire building and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues or any indication that the property is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Warnings & Red Flags

Any of the following might cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

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

Monolithic Plaster cladding: In the 1980s to the mid-2000s many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If you find asbestos in an address, you should seek out expert assistance on the danger it poses, how it could be removed, how long it will require to remove, as well as the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that might require some attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review on the services on the premises (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high-risk and potential problems like door and window penetrations and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring authorisation or consent.

Having an inspection report from your home inspection report in hand will enable you to make an informed decision when moving forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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