A house inspector will check for the existence of pests or infestation.
A home inspector should check the following: All electrical systems, heating and ventilation systems, the primary source of water and water quality, the condition of the plumbing, waste disposal, water heating and foundations. The inspection should also include the doors, walls, ceilings, floors and the roof.
A property inspector will go over all the safety aspects of your potential new home.
It’s important that building inspection services provide an independent and impartial inspection report to home buyers, sellers, mortgage companies, real estate professionals and insurers. The building inspection report must provide a clear depiction of the property at the time of inspection.
You could consider having the home inspected for possible future health hazards such as radon gas, asbestos or potential water or waste disposal system problems.
One thing a home inspector won’t do is reveal whether the property represents value for money.
As well as the buyer a building inspection also works in favor for the seller.
It’s advisable to have a home inspector to inspect your potential new home before signing an offer.
It’s advisable to be present when the house inspector makes their visit. Always wait until the inspection has finished before asking any questions you may have.
It is not the intention of a building inspection to point out every defect of small problem in a property.