Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a home with an Brown Owl house inspection report you’ll be sure of exactly what you are buying before you put your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings are highly complete. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment.

We provide a complete after-care service at no cost and will gladly make calls to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. The specialist building reports in Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance and banking institutions.

The company we work with is completely qualified and hold the industry standard indemnity insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to pick out the signs of a building defect that the typical inspector might miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope the new house is safe we can assist you to know if you’re making the best choice for the right price our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with an accurate and honest comprehensive written report on the building including photos of any issues to give you assurance that the home you are purchasing can be described as being of the quality you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by a Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half and 2 hours on site. But, we will allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Brown Owl. Then, we spend a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive and yet simple to comprehend to provide you with as much information as possible regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation by being completely aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for an house that is going create headaches due to future issues. We’re aware of where the most frequent issues occur and provide expert advice on how you can proceed.

According to what a home investigation finds depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or repair. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

You’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. A real estate agent believes it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s fine. Should you really check it out?

If you’re purchasing a home without performing a pre purchase inspection and you be left with expensive problems that could have been discovered, but you may severely limit the ability to claim damages if the home ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects that the property may have, highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. This ensures house buyers don’t have any nasty surprises and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower price.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems or any indication that the property is a leaky building, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas where there is moisture or mould.

Warning Signs & Red Flags

The following issues could be costly to deal with:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies won’t cover any damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It can be found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist advice on what risk it presents, how it can be removed the time it would take to removeit, and the cost of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas that could need some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• An assessment of the solutions for the building (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers like door and window penetrations , as well as wet rooms (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post original construction , which requires permission or approval.

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

What Is Included by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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