Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

If you are a buyer who has a Brown Owl home inspection report you’ll be sure of what you’re purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report from One of the building inspectors are extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We offer a complete follow-up service free of charge and will make calls to discuss your inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 and We inspect for hundreds the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These expert building reports in Brown Owl are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major insurance companies and banks.

It is our policy to be completely qualified and hold industrial standard insures indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out defects in the construction that the average inspector may well miss!

Do not just hope for the very best. If your next household will be okay we’ll let you ensure that you’re making right decision, and at the right price with the help of our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive examination of your home and offer you with a fair as well as honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in need of attention 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 an Brown Owl building inspector usually lasts between one and half, and 2 hours on site. We allow maximum of two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections in Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a stronger position for negotiation in the event that you are completely in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for the household that’s going create headaches due to future issues. We are aware of the most common places problems happen, and will offer expert advice on how to move forward.

Depending on what the completed jobs of a house investigation finds it’s possible make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the vendor over price or to make repairs. Even if a report only uncovers minor problems, you can still use it as a road map for any future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

Congratulations, you’ve discovered the perfect property, and it appears that it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it’s solidly constructed and your DIY professional friend believes it’s good. Do you really have to check it out?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but you could severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages if the house resulted in a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report by a qualified Brown Owl building inspector will highlight any flaws that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight points that will add value. It ensures home buyers do not face unpleasant surprise and gives you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and determine any major defects that could lead to urgent or future maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We search for structural issues, any signs that the house is in need of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint or areas where there is damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: Weatherside weatherboard is known to leak. If your home was built in the 1980s, it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: It was popular from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos building materials: It was widely used from the around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It could be found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If asbestos is found at the property, seek expert advice about the risks it poses, the best way it could be removed, how long it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might require repair.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of all visible components.
• A review of services to the property (given reasonable access).
• A cursory survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potential dangers like window and door access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, baths, etc.) is part of the basic service we offer.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising alterations and additions post initial construction requires a the approval of a permit or permission.

A copy of an inspection report from your house inspection report on hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

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

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