The intention of the building inspection is to act as a spot check to verify code compliance.
After the inspection the home inspector will be able answer any questions you may have as well pointing out any problems that they have found.
A building inspection is an on site review of the actual construction as it progresses.
A building inspection is an essential when buying or selling a property so make sure you employ someone or a company that you can trust.
A home inspector will look carefully at the properties structure, the kind of construction and the mechanical systems of the home.
A construction and building inspection may include public works, such as roads, highways, sewer systems, bridges and dams.
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.
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.
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 building inspection should also point out the positive aspects of the building.