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A property inspection involves a comprehensive (non-invasive) visual examination of a residential or commercial property’s condition by a qualified professional inspector. Following the property examination, the inspector provides a detailed report describing the assessment outcomes. The report content includes recommendations for further action where probable root cause and repair options for defects or referrals to specialists…

Buying a property is one of the most exciting things a person can do but is also a nerve-wracking experience for many. A key contributor is that a property purchase is the most expensive buy for most, where fear of getting it wrong causes stress. Buyers also know that making a mistake can potentially be…

A new property build or renovations to an existing property is costly and can become even more so if the execution is poor. The process from beginning to end is often emotionally draining and compounded if one is not familiar with the construction practice or the construction company is substandard or hard to work with.…

A property with defects can quickly lead to disrepair issues affecting both the functional and aesthetic aspects. Many buyers fall short when purchasing a property because their assessment is concentrated more on location, style and price. The property condition is generally overlooked or not given enough attention, with issues only coming to the fore post-purchase.…

Following the inspection, the client receives a report outlining the assessment outcomes. The report should be detailed and informative and not just an assessment summary of all inspected areas. The information must specify essential issues that need priority attention for remedial action or necessary improvements, followed by non-critical area-specific problems. A professional report, where possible,…

Property maintenance is vital in ensuring the longevity of any property. Owners often neglect to implement general maintenance and repair activities, which can become costly when problems occur. We encourage Preventative Maintenance Inspections to identify unknown issues and have these repaired before they worsen. Unknown and unattended defects can turn out to be expensive, often…

Buying property is a massive financial investment for most; hence the QUALITY OF INSPECTION IS VITAL. The saying of CHEAP QUALITY is rarely good, and GOOD QUALITY is rarely cheap is certainly applicable when it comes to employing the services of a Property Inspector. Choosing an inspector based solely on a lesser inspection fee could…

A client asked me to conduct a SNAG LIST INSPECTION for renovation work carried out on his property (pic below). Generally, the quality of workmanship by the contractor represented a high standard, but we identified 136 snags requiring remediation. The advantage for the client in having the inspection done is that he did not have…

Whilst every property sale requires a declaration of the property condition from the sellers, the information shared may not be a true reflection of the state of the property. Often, this is not because the sellers are dishonest, but rather because they do not have the technical expertise to identify and report all issues accurately…

At face value, this property (pic below) appears to be in good shape, and apart from the structural cracks that have formed where the addition adjoins the main house, it generally is. Cracks of a structural nature are always a concern and (mostly) noticeable. However, some buyers may not see them or know the severity…