Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a purchaser with an Brown Owl home inspection report and you’ll be assured about the exact property you’re buying before you put your offer in.

A report on a building from an inspector of Our building inspectors is very detailed. There is no stone unturned, making them a wise investment indeed.

We provide a complete check-up free of charge and will gladly take calls to talk through the inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306 and We inspect for hundreds the most frequent problems, starting from your bathroom all the way to the laundry line. Our expert building reports for Brown Owl are detailed are easy to comprehend and are acknowledged by all major banks and insurance companies.

We are completely certified and carry industry standard liability insurance. Pre-purchase inspections and reports are carried out by highly trained professionals. We’ve been trained to point out building defects that the average inspector may well miss!

Don’t just depend on the fact for the very best. If your next home will be safe, we can help you know if you’re making the best choice at the right cost, by using our Brown Owl pre purchase building inspections.

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Peace of Mind

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your property in order to provide you with a fair as well as honest comprehensive written building report that includes photos of any areas that are in require of attention to assure you that the home you are buying is of the standard you expect.

Our thorough inspection by a Brown Owl building inspector usually takes between one and a half and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum two hours for our standard pre-purchase inspections within Brown Owl. Then, we spend a few additional hours in the preparation of the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as accurately as imaginable regarding your prospective new property. It puts you in a better position to negotiate when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an household that’s likely cause you to have a headache with the possibility of future problems. We know exactly where common problems occur, and can give you professional advice on how to move forward.

Based on the findings of an house inspection uncovers, you may be able use the report to aid in negotiations with the seller about price or even repairs. Even if a report finds minor issues, you can still use it as a roadmap for any future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Important

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it has all the right boxes ticked. The real estate agent reckons it is well-built and your DIY expert friend thinks it’s good. Should you really get it checked?

If you are buying a house without conducting a prior purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some expensive problems that could be identified, but you may severely limit your ability to seek damages in the event that the home has significant problems.

A pre purchase inspection report prepared by a certified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property has, indicate any future problems , and indicate areas to add value. This makes sure that house buyers do not face any nasty unexpected costs and provides you with the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and look for any serious flaws, future or urgent maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems, any signs that the property is in require of repair or issues that result from deferred maintenance such as weatherboards turning rotten because of peeling paint, and areas that are damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

The following issues could be expensive to sort out:

Black plastic pipe: You should look for them if the house was constructed or rebuilt from the late 1970s until the early 1980s. They’re known to leak. Insurers are unlikely cover damage caused by this pipe, if you knew they were there.

Weatherside cladding: The weatherboard is known for its leaks. If the household was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

The Plaster monolithic style: Used from the 1980s and into the mid-2000s A lot of "leaky houses" have this cladding. Exterior walls generally are smooth or unbroken surface.

Asbestos construction: Used widely from around the mid-1940s up to the mid-1980s. It is often found installed on roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in a property, get specialist guidance on the risk it poses, the best way it could be removed, the time it would take to remove, and the cost for removal.

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Our detailed pre-purchase inspection will reveal any issues that may require some attention.

• An in-depth assessment of the structure and weather-tightness the visible parts.
• An assessment of services that the home receives (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings along with the immediate site and grounds drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing areas of high risk and potential issues like door and window access points and rooms that are wet (bathrooms laundry, bathrooms etc.) is part of the basic services offered.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction , which requires permission or approval.

The fact that you have your house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision going forward to complete your purchase.

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What Is Covered with a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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