Benefits of Pre - Purchase Building Inspections

There are numerous benefits to having a building inspection undertaken on a property you may be thinking of purchasing. This type of inspection is generally regarded as a Pre-purchase building inspection.

The main aim is for the purchaser to be aware of any potential problems with the property and to have an understanding as to the severity of the defects and the potential implications if these defects are not fixed.

The main issues detected during building inspections are: rising damp, broken roof tiles, leaky showers, faulty roof frames, deteriorated fences and structures.

The report can also be useful as a negotiating tool to lower the asking price of a property depending on the outcome of the inspection.

A good building inspection company should always call and explain the outcome of the inspection prior to the client receiving the report.

Always ensue that the building inspector is suitably qualified and insured to undertake such inspections.