Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

When you buy a house with a Brown Owl home inspection report, you will be certain about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from the one Our building inspectors is incredibly complete. There is no stone unturned which makes them an excellent investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and will be happy to make calls to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306, 2005 and we look for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. We provide expert building reports in Brown Owl are comprehensive are simple to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are fully certified and hold industry quality assurance for indemnity. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly-trained specialists. We are trained to sniff out the signs of a building defect that the average inspector could miss!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope for the very best. If your next home will be fine we’ll let you make sure you’re making the right decision, and at the right price, with our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out an extensive investigation of your property along with provide you with an accurate as well as sincere comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to give you assurance that the home you purchase can be described as being of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half hours and 2 hours on site. But, we’ll allow maximum of two hours for 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 but easy to comprehend to provide you with as much information as imaginable regarding your prospective new home. It puts you in a stronger position for negotiation when you are fully aware of your options to make educated property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a home that’s likely create headaches due to future problems. We’re aware of where the most frequent problems occur, and can offer expert guidance on how to move forward.

Based on what you find in a home inspection reveals, you may be able use the report to help you negotiate with the seller about price or repairs. Even if the report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a reference for future maintenance.

The Reason Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found the perfect property, and it appears that it meets all the criteria. A real estate agent believes it is sturdy and solid, while your DIY professional friend says it looks nice. Do you really have to check it out?

If you are buying a home without doing a pre inspection prior to purchase but you could end up with some expensive problems that could have been identified, you may severely limit your options for claiming damages in the event that the home has a significant issue.

A pre purchase inspection report issued by an certified Brown Owl building inspector will highlight any flaws the property has, as well as any future issues, and identify areas to add value. It ensures home buyers don’t have unpleasant surprises and also gives you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

The property is inspected and identify any significant defects, future or urgent maintenance issues and problems due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the building is in require of repair and issues caused by delayed maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten due to peeling paint or areas with damp or mould.

Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic piping: You should look for them if the household was built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this piping, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: This weatherboard is known to leak. If your household was built in the early 80s , it could have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used in the late 1980s through the mid 2000s A lot of "leaky homes" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have an unbroken or smooth surface.

Asbestos construction: It was widely used from the the mid-1940s through the mid-1980s. It may be in roofs, ceilings under lino, fencing. If asbestos is found in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will take to remove, and the removal cost.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Brown Owl

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may need some attention.

• A thorough evaluation of the structural integrity and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of the solutions that the home receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief overview of outbuildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential dangers such as door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, etc.) is part of the core service offered.
• Identification of maintenance items.
• Recognising additions and modifications post original construction , which requires permit or consent.

Having the house inspection report available will enable you to make an informed decision going forward in the process of completing your purchase.

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

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