Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with a Brown Owl house inspection report you’ll be sure that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from an inspector of Our building inspectors are incredibly 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 are happy to call you to discuss the inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 and we look for hundreds of the most frequent problems, from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to understand and are accepted by all major insurance and banking institutions.

Our company is completely qualified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are performed by highly trained experts. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the best. If your next house is safe we’ll let you make sure 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 carry out an exhaustive examination of your home as well as offer you with a fair and sincere detailed written building report including photos of any problem areas for you to be sure that the home you purchase has the quality you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half, and two hours on the site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre purchase inspections in Brown Owl. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed yet understandable in an effort to inform you as accurately as possible about your potential new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully informed to make informed property decisions.

Do not pay too much for an house that is going to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems arise, and we can offer expert advice on how you can move forward.

Based on what a house inspection uncovers depending on the findings, you might be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a road map for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Important

Excellent, you’ve found an apartment that appears like it ticks all the boxes. The real estate agent says it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional acquaintance says it’s great. Do you really need to get it checked?

If you’re purchasing a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you be left with expensive issues that may not be discovered, but you could severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre-purchase building inspection report issued by an qualified Brown Owl building inspector will reveal any issues the property has, indicate any potential issues and highlight points that will add value. It ensures home buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We examine the entire structure and determine any major defects as well as any future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We check for structural issues and any indications that the building is not in good repair, issues caused by deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas that are damp or mould.

What To Be On the Look Out For

Each of these could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your home was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this pipe when you know they are there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the house was constructed in the early 80s it may have Weatherside.

Cladding made of Plaster: Used in the 1980s until the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically have a smooth, unbroken surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It can be found placed on roofs, ceilings, under lino, fences. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the best way it can be removed how long it will take to removeit, and the price of removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our detailed pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas that may need remedial attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• An assessment for the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing of areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door penetrations and wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and alterations post construction that was originally constructed, requiring a authorisation or consent.

In the event that you do not have your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed choice going forward to complete your purchase.

What Is Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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