Advantages Of Building Inspectors For Your Building
Some content in this article is borrowed from sources such as Wikipedia along with
our original expertise and input, we would like to credit the other authors who contributed to this article about what to expect from a building inspector.
Firstly, what is the role of a building inspector?
Well, as the name suggests, their role is to inspect a property you are thinking of purchasing, check it out for existing and potential problems and report back to you their findings.
Very generally, a building home or unit inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home, townhouse, condo or multi apartment complex, often in connection with the sale of that property. It is very important the purchaser has this done before or prior to settling on the property, as it is too late for recourse after if a problem is found later on.
The building inspection itself is usually conducted by a home inspector aka
building inspectort has the training and certifications to perform such inspections. The inspector checks out the property thoroughly then prepares a written report, often using home inspection software, and delivers it to a client, typically the home buyer.
The client then uses the knowledge gained to make informed decisions about their pending real estate purchase. The home inspector describes the condition of the home at the time of inspection but does not guarantee future condition, efficiency, or life expectancy of systems or components.
Instead of hiring a building inspector, you can DIY (do it yourself) with the appropriate knowledge and tools you can perform the important tasks and save a bundle of cash.
There is an excellent report available from inspectionbuilding.com which is a comprehensive guide to doing building inspections yourself. Even if you prefer to still hire a professional
building inspector, reading this guide will equip you with a solid foundation and knowledge to know exactly what to expect and what to follow up on when you hire an inspector. This in itself can save you thousands of dollars by not being ripped off or taken for an expensive ride, remember, knowledge is power!
An inspector or yourself in the case of DIY will check the roof, basement, heating system, water heater, air-conditioning system, structure, plumbing, electrical, and many other aspects of buildings looking for improper or inferior building practices, damaged items and faulty materials, those items that require extensive repairs, items that are general maintenance issues, as well as some fire and safety issues.
However, it should also be noted that a home inspection is not technically exhaustive and does not imply that every defect will be discovered. This is where your knowledge gained from studying the guide mentioned above can assist you to be more thorough or ensure the building inspector you have hired is doing the job properly!
A general list of exclusions include but are not limited to: code or zoning violations, permit research, property measurements or surveys, boundaries, easements or right of way, conditions of title, proximity to environmental hazards, noise interference, soil or geological conditions, well water systems or water quality, underground sewer lines and/or waste disposal systems, buried piping, cisterns, underground water tanks and sprinkler systems to name a few.
A home inspector is sometimes confused with a real estate appraiser. A home inspector determines the condition of a structure, whereas an appraiser determines the value of a property.
A home cannot "fail" an inspection, as there is no score or passing grade given. A professional home inspection is an examination of the current condition of a house. It is not an appraisal. It is not a municipal inspection, which verifies local building code compliance. A home inspector, therefore, will not pass or fail a house, but rather describe its physical condition and indicate what components and systems may need a major or minor repair or replacement.
From this information we see that knowledge of what building inspectors do and a solid understanding of the process can save you thousands of dollars. Whether you DIY or hire a professional building inspector, do your due diligence and check out everything as completely and thoroughly as you possibly can, it can save you thousands of dollars down the road!
by: Jeremy Peters
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