A building inspection is an inspection of a structure or building carried out during it’s construction.
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.
The purpose of a building inspection is to ensure compliance of approved plans takes place during the construction stages of a building.
It is the job of the home inspector to inform you of any repairs that need to be carried out as well as a cost estimate of those repairs.
If any serious problems are discovered the home inspector may recommend another, more specific inspection.
One thing a home inspector won’t do is reveal whether the property represents value for money.
A construction and building inspection may include public works, such as roads, highways, sewer systems, bridges and dams.
Always use a qualified and experienced house inspector. It’s always a good idea to ask round for recommendations form people that have used a house inspector in the past.
A house inspector will check for the existence of pests or infestation.
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.