I have been a property inspector for 10 years. Throughout that time, the most annoying party to deal with in the house buying process is not the buyer, not the seller…
When doing a pre purchase building inspection - It’s the Real Estate Agent. I have reached the point where I actually refuse to deal with them throughout the escrow process because I have been blamed on countless occasions for sales on homes not going through to completion, when in reality – I was just looking after my client’s interests, as well as abiding by Victorian codes for Building Inspectors.
Procuring a building inspector that serves your best interests is absolutely essential – you must ensure that your inspector is fully insured and qualified. Firstly, when Procuring a building inspection always hire an inspector that is fully insured. This is one of the most important factors that needs to be determined before you select a building consultant in Australia. You have the right to request proof of a certificate of currency when approaching any contractor.
Secondly – Is the inspector fully qualified? Due to the deregulation of the Building Consultant industry in NSW, you need to be really cautious in who you hire when requesting building inspections in Sydney. Ensure that your building inspection consultant has all the correct qualifications and experience.
Last but not least – what devices do they use to find pest infestation. At the very least a Building Inspector needs to be utilizing Thermal Imaging to detect pests in the house you are buying. BIS uses state of the art thermal imaging in order to detect pests and their eggs.
Our inspection reports are very thorough and I ensure that every imperfection is detailed, as I like to say – every imperfection tells a story – and for all those Inspectors out there – don’t listen to the Realtor – listen to the Client.
When ordering your building report, you have many different options – you could order a straight out property inspection, a pest inspection or a combined building and pest inspection. The later of course being the most pricey, however the most comprehensive – and in my experiences – an absolute must when thinking about purchasing a house.
