Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Brown Owl home inspection report You will be aware that you know exactly what you’re buying well before putting your offer in.

A building report from the one our inspectors of buildings is extremely thorough. The report is thorough and leaves no stone unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and are happy to make calls to discuss the findings of your inspection. We cover the NZ Standard 4306 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 comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major insurance and banking institutions.

We are completely qualified and have an industry standard assurance for indemnity. All inspections before purchase and reports are conducted by highly qualified specialists. We’ve been trained to point out any defects in the building that an average inspector could miss!

Do not just hope the new household will be okay we’ll help you ensure that you’re making right choice, at the right cost, by using our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will carry out an exhaustive inspection of your property and offer you with a fair as well as sincere comprehensive written report including photos of any problem areas to assure you that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

A thorough inspection conducted by a Brown Owl building inspector usually is between one half hours, and up to two hours on the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours for our quality pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. This is followed by a few additional hours for the preparation of the report.

Our reports are comprehensive but easy to comprehend in an effort to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. You will be in a better negotiating position by being fully in the know to make well-informed decision-making about your property.

Do not pay too much for an home that is going create headaches due to potential issues in the future. We can pinpoint the areas where most problems arise, and we can give you expert tips on how to move forward.

According to what you find in a home inspection reveals depending on the findings, you might be able make use of a report in order to aid in negotiations with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report detects minor issues, you are able to still use it as a guideline for the future maintenance.

What Are The Reasons Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found one that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend believes it’s great. Are you required to have it examined?

If you purchase a home without doing a pre purchase inspection it’s imaginable to be left with costly problems that could be discovered, but you may be severely limiting the ability to claim damages if the home was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report from a qualified Brown Owl building inspector will identify any problems that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight areas that can be improved. This will make sure that house buyers do not encounter any nasty surprise and provides you with an opportunity to negotiate lower cost.

The property is inspected and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance issues or problems caused by the gradual loss of quality. We look for structural problems, any signs that the building is not in good repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance, such as weatherboards that are rotting because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

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Warning Signs & Red Flags

Any of the following might be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: Check for them if your home was constructed or rebuilt between the late 1970s and the early 1980s. They are known to leak. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weathersideexterior cladding: The weatherboard is known to leak. If your house was built in the 80s, it may have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos products: The use of asbestos was widespread from the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be on ceilings, roofs, under lino, fences. If asbestos is discovered in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it can be removed, how long it would require to remove, as well as the cost of removal.

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Our detailed pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that could need repair.

• An in-depth assessment of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A review on the services that the house receives (given affordable access).
• A quick survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potential dangers such as 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 alterations post original construction requiring permission or approval.

In the event that you do not have the house inspection report at hand can help you make an informed decision going forward in the job process of completing your purchase.

Brown Owl Home Inspections Are What We Do

What's Included with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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