Pre Purchase Building Inspections Brown Owl

Brown Owl Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

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

A building report from One of our building inspectors are highly thorough. No stone is left unturned and they are a smart investment indeed.

We offer a complete check-up free of charge and will call you to discuss the inspection. We encompass the NZ Standard 4306 and we inspect for hundreds of the most common issues from the bathroom to the washing line. These expert building reports for Brown Owl are comprehensive are easy to comprehend and are accepted by all major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is fully certified and have industry quality indemnity insurance. All inspections before purchase and reports are undertaken by highly-trained specialists. We’re trained to spot out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t be a skeptic and hope you’ll be able to trust that the home will be safe, we can help you ensure that you’re making right decision, and 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 extensive examination of your home along with offer you with an accurate as well as honest comprehensive written report, complete with photographs of any problem areas for you to be sure that the house you are buying has the standard you expect.

The thorough inspection performed by the Brown Owl building inspector usually will take between one and a half hours and two hours at the site. However, we allow a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections inside Brown Owl. In addition, we will spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are detailed, yet easy to understand to inform you as accurately as possible about the potential of your new home. You will be in a better position to negotiate by being completely well-informed to make informed property decisions.

Don’t end up over-paying for a household which is likely to give you headaches with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common problems happen, and will provide expert advice on how you can move forward.

According to what a house inspection finds, you may be able use the report to help negotiate with the seller on price or even repairs. Even if the report detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline to plan future maintenance.

Why Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are so Crucial

Excellent, you’ve found a property that looks like it’s got everything you want. The agent who is selling it says it’s solidly built and your DIY professional friend says it looks fine. Do you really have to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a home without conducting a prior inspection prior to purchase, not only could you end up with some costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit the ability to claim damages in the event that the house ended up with significant issues.

A pre-purchase building inspection report from a qualified Brown Owl building inspector will show up any defects the property is suffering from, and will also highlight any potential issues and highlight the areas where you are able to add value. It will ensure that house buyers do not face any nasty surprises and offers you the opportunity to negotiate a lower price.

We examine the entire structure and find any major flaws that could lead to urgent or future maintenance problems and issues due to gradual decline. We look for structural problems and any indications that the house is in need of repair or has issues due to delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten because of peeling paint and areas with damp or mould.

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Take Care to Look Out For

Each of these could cost a lot to resolve:

Black plastic piping: Look for them if your house was constructed or rebuilt around the late 1970s to early 1980s. They’re known for leaking. Insurance companies will not cover any damage that is caused by this type of pipe, in the event that you knew they were there.

Weatherside siding: Weatherside weatherboard can leak. If your house was constructed in the early 80s it might have Weatherside.

Monolithic Plaster cladding: Used from the 1980s to the mid-2000s, many "leaky homes" have this cladding. Walls on the exterior typically feature a smooth or undulating surface.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It could be found in roofs, ceilings in lino under fences. If asbestos is found in the property, seek expert advice on what risk it presents, how it could be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

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Our comprehensive pre-purchase inspection will highlight any areas which may require repair.

• A thorough evaluation of the structure and weather-tightness of the visible parts.
• A study of services on the premises (given affordable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings, immediate grounds and site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing for areas with high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is an integral part of the service provided.
• Identification of maintenance-related items.
• Recognising alterations and additions post original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

The fact that you have access to your home inspection report on hand will enable you to make an informed choice going into the purchase.

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What Is Covered by a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

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