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Category Archives: Home Inspections

8 Uncommon Inspections – A Must for Your Property

"Don't judge a book by its cover" Every house that you are planning to buy should be worth your money. You may already be planning how to decorate your home to make it look as attractive as possible for you and your family to enjoy, but before you proceed, you must check the health of the building you propose to make your home. What if the roof comes crumbling down? What if the old owners hid a colony of mould under a patch? How disastrous can that crack become few months later? What if Read more [...]

Commercial Property Inspections Checklist – Things to Consider

Looking to buy a property for your new office or commercial outlet? In search of a space for an office block, warehouse, retail shop, small factory, community hall, childcare centre, school, restaurant or motel? There are numerous elements, components, aspects, areas that need a thorough check done to be sure of any structural defects and other identifiable issues posing a threat to your immediate investment in the near or far future. Building Systems Any commercial building inspection must include Read more [...]

Getting an Auctioned Property Inspected is Essential – Why?

A proper building and pest inspection is important for a building you are buying at an auction. Most often buyers believe that they'll get a deal at an auction. But how can you be confident that the property you are bidding for doesn't have major issues? It becomes vital for this building to have a detailed report in order to help you make informed choices, thereby saving you potentially thousands of dollars in terms of miscellaneous costs that you may not be aware of. Why is a Building Inspection Read more [...]

10 Things to Check Before You Buy a Home

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD. Adages were coined by humans for humans to follow as examples to follow the path to righteousness. Adages can be used for almost any phase and situation in life including when would-be homeowners, who are looking to buy their piece of peace with their life-long savings, to purchase their dream-come-true-property. Walking through the front door of a place that you might call your home in the near future, it’s important for homeowners to not get swayed by the dazzling Read more [...]

Ways to Keep All Pests out of Your Home

Is the sight of an insect, rodent, pest or bug common in your household? Are you aware of the best ways to keep these pests out? If you are one of those households, that would shriek and reach out for a bug repellent at the sight of a baby cockroach or a teeny spider, then we are on the right page. So what do you do to prevent this infestation? Reduce attractions for pests for feeding, harboring or breeding, and you'll have less issues inside the home Eliminating the pests is not enough; Read more [...]

Home Inspection – Why Waterproofing Needs to Be Checked

New houses and renovation projects often times incur damages from careless waterproofing or improper maintenance. Kitchens, shower areas, laundries and other areas of the bathroom are places which need waterproofing to avoid any damage. Smaller mistakes or flaws are very easy to overlook, and as waterproofing membranes are hidden well below the tiles. If wrongly installed, these can damage the building. Inadequate waterproofing will not be visible until it is too late and there is already serious Read more [...]

What You Should Know About a Home Inspection

“We know that when people are safe in their homes, they are free to pursue their dream for a brighter economic future for themselves and their families.”-  George Pataki The thought of our home instills in us the feelings of warmth, comfort and security. When you have made your mind up about purchasing a new home, it is your responsibility to find something which is safe and sound. Whether you are building a house or purchasing a resale property, a home inspection is necessary to find Read more [...]

5 Mistakes Commonly Made When Inspecting Homes

Before buying a home, one of the most important things to look out for is having the home checked by a professional home inspector. Purchasing a home is expensive. And why would you spend an extra hundreds or even thousands of dollars over repairs and alterations when you can avoid it in the first instance? Most people make mistakes in the process. Here is how you can avoid being one of them:- Not researching the inspector Many buyers and sellers hire whichever company is recommended by Read more [...]