The Critical Importance Of Building Inspections

By Author: David Andrews
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Getting married and purchasing a house are perhaps the two big milestones in a person’s life. However, before purchasing a house there is some precautions that need to be followed. This means the house needs to be checked out thoroughly before you sign on the dotted line. This is to protect the buyer from being blindsided by unexpected and avoidable problems, once the house is purchased. After all, once the house has been bought any problems with it will not only be expensive to fix, but it can bring down the value in the ling term, if left unchecked. If a problem is found in time, the potential owner has the option of backing out of the purchase.

The first obvious step would be to hire a qualified building inspector. Do as much research as possible and try to find a reputable one. Ask as many questions as possible, and if possible find one that has been used by somebody you know. A qualified and experienced building inspector will be able to find any hidden anomalies which most of us would miss. For this, a detailed checklist will be prepared. The first thing that will be looked into is the electrical system of the ...
... house. If there are any problems with the wiring, then it can be an unsafe place for people to live. Apart from electrical shocks, electrical and wiring problems can also be a fire hazard, if left untreated.

The next thing a building inspector will look into is plumbing related problems. This also includes faulty drainage and septic tank systems. Water and drainage leaks can cause its own set of problems. Leaking water is one of the leading causes for mold formation, a serious health hazard. It can also damage the structure of the house if left unchecked. Next, the health of the structure will be looked into. The foundation, floors, walls and roof will be thoroughly scrutinized. The problems of the structure are the trickiest to find and also the most important. This is why the help of a professional is very important. Not only that, damage to the structure will be the costliest to repair.

If any significant problem is found during the inspection, then the prospective buyer has the option of renegotiating the price. As far as cost of actual inspection is concerned, it will vary from one inspector to the next. However, the average size house should cost in the 2 to300 dollar range. Large houses can cost upwards of thousand dollars. This may seem a lot of money at first, but when you consider what you are getting in return, it is well worth it. Ultimately, doing a pre-purchase building inspection is about peace of mind. Peace of mind knowing that the huge investment you are going to make is worth it.

BSP construction Consultants offer customised building inspections that report on what you want to know. All building reports are done in accordance with the current Australian Building Codes and Standards.