Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with an Brown Owl house inspection report, you will be certain that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report issued by One of Our building inspectors is incredibly complete. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete after-care service at no cost and will contact you to discuss the inspection. We adhere to the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of typical issues, from the bathroom to the washing line. These specialist building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are easy to understand and are accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely certified and hold industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are performed by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next home will be safe, we can help you determine if you’re making right decision, and for the right price our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property and offer you with a fair and honest detailed written report, complete with photographs of any areas that are in require of attention to ensure that the house that you purchase has the quality you expect.

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

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand in an effort to provide you with as much information as possible about your possible new property. You will be in a better position to negotiate when you are fully aware of your options to make educated decision-making about your property.

Don’t pay too much for a house that’s going be a source of headaches in the event of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you expert guidance on how to proceed.

Based on the findings of a house investigation finds it is possible to use a report to assist you in negotiating with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report discovers minor flaws, you are able to still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Crucial

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it meets all the criteria. The real estate agent says it’s sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend thinks it’s good. Should you really have it examined?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could be left with expensive problems that could be discovered, but it could also severely limit the possibility of pursuing damages in the event that the home resulted in an issue of significant importance.

A pre-purchase inspection report issued by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprise and also gives you an opportunity to negotiate lower price.

We inspect the entire building and find any major flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues caused by the gradual loss of quality. We search for structural issues, any signs that the property is in require of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas where there is moisture or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Any of the following could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the house was constructed or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, when you know they are there.

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

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: In the late 1980s through the mid 2000s many "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos products: Widely used since the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings under lino, fences. If asbestos is found at a property, get specialist assistance on the danger it poses, the best way it can be removed the time it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

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

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review of the solutions 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 potentially hazard like window and door penetrations as well as wet rooms (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the standard service we offer.
• Identification of maintenance related items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction requiring permit or consent.

The fact that you have your house inspection report in hand will allow you to make an informed decision moving forward to complete your purchase.

Brown Owl Home Inspections Are What We Do

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

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