Julie-Ann
21-10-2010, 08:24 PM
I have known several people who could have saved themselves an enormous amount of grief and money if they had used a Building Inspector when purchasing a home. This is something I strongly recommend. Insist on a satisfactory structural report being a condition of sale of the house.
I read this great article (http://www.homeloanfinder.com.au/home-inspection/building-inspectors/building-inspector/) recently on exactly what a Building Inspection involves and why you should have one.
There are many things to think about when you’re thinking of buying a property, either as your residence or as an investment. One of the most important things you need to consider is the soundness of the property, and that’s where a building inspector comes in. This article will explain some of the duties of a building inspector.
What is a building inspector?
A building inspector is a professional who carries out building inspections on residential or commercial buildings. Building inspectors specialise in the inspection of buildings and report on various aspects of the building.
Building inspectors are an important part of building or renovation a property. Their job is to inspect buildings under construction or renovation to make sure that the buildings are safe and that the building work has been carried out to Australian standards. A building inspector will provide a written report to give you do***ented proof of the condition of the property that has been inspected, giving you information about the general condition of the property and identifying any significant building problems.
You should to have a building inspector inspect the property before you buy to determine whether there are any building problems in the building that may need to be repaired. You can use the information in the building inspector’s report in two ways. If the inspection report reveals minor problems that may need to be repaired you can use this information as the basis of negotiating a lower price for the property. If the inspection report shows that there are any major problems in the building, now is the time to get specialist advice on how they are likely to affect the building in the future, and decide whether you want to go ahead with buying the property.
What does a building inspector look for?
A building inspector focuses on the materials used in the building, and the workmanship that was used in carrying out the construction or renovation. Among the main areas a building inspector will report on are:
Structural. The building inspector will inspect areas including foundations, walls and roof to check the structural integrity of the building and quality and suitability of the materials used in construction. It’s important that any potential structural problems are identified and corrected before they become safety issues.
Electrical. The inspection report will cover the electrical work that has been carried out on the property including compliance with government and industry safety requirements, and the inspector may give an opinion on whether the wiring installation needs upgrading to meet current electrical standards. The electrical installation of the building is important because faults can be dangerous as well having the potential to cause fires.
Plumbing. The inspector will provide an overview of the property’s plumbing and drainage systems. It’s important for the health of the residents of a building to have a safe and clean water supply and sanitary facilities. The condition of the plumbing and drainage systems are important because faults and failures can lead to leaks which undermine the foundations and compromise the entire structure of the building.
Evidence of pests. A building inspector will not find, treat or eradicate pests, but will inspect and report on visible signs of damage by termites, wood borers or other timber pests that could weaken the structure of the building.
Did you get a Building Inspection on your home?
I read this great article (http://www.homeloanfinder.com.au/home-inspection/building-inspectors/building-inspector/) recently on exactly what a Building Inspection involves and why you should have one.
There are many things to think about when you’re thinking of buying a property, either as your residence or as an investment. One of the most important things you need to consider is the soundness of the property, and that’s where a building inspector comes in. This article will explain some of the duties of a building inspector.
What is a building inspector?
A building inspector is a professional who carries out building inspections on residential or commercial buildings. Building inspectors specialise in the inspection of buildings and report on various aspects of the building.
Building inspectors are an important part of building or renovation a property. Their job is to inspect buildings under construction or renovation to make sure that the buildings are safe and that the building work has been carried out to Australian standards. A building inspector will provide a written report to give you do***ented proof of the condition of the property that has been inspected, giving you information about the general condition of the property and identifying any significant building problems.
You should to have a building inspector inspect the property before you buy to determine whether there are any building problems in the building that may need to be repaired. You can use the information in the building inspector’s report in two ways. If the inspection report reveals minor problems that may need to be repaired you can use this information as the basis of negotiating a lower price for the property. If the inspection report shows that there are any major problems in the building, now is the time to get specialist advice on how they are likely to affect the building in the future, and decide whether you want to go ahead with buying the property.
What does a building inspector look for?
A building inspector focuses on the materials used in the building, and the workmanship that was used in carrying out the construction or renovation. Among the main areas a building inspector will report on are:
Structural. The building inspector will inspect areas including foundations, walls and roof to check the structural integrity of the building and quality and suitability of the materials used in construction. It’s important that any potential structural problems are identified and corrected before they become safety issues.
Electrical. The inspection report will cover the electrical work that has been carried out on the property including compliance with government and industry safety requirements, and the inspector may give an opinion on whether the wiring installation needs upgrading to meet current electrical standards. The electrical installation of the building is important because faults can be dangerous as well having the potential to cause fires.
Plumbing. The inspector will provide an overview of the property’s plumbing and drainage systems. It’s important for the health of the residents of a building to have a safe and clean water supply and sanitary facilities. The condition of the plumbing and drainage systems are important because faults and failures can lead to leaks which undermine the foundations and compromise the entire structure of the building.
Evidence of pests. A building inspector will not find, treat or eradicate pests, but will inspect and report on visible signs of damage by termites, wood borers or other timber pests that could weaken the structure of the building.
Did you get a Building Inspection on your home?