The Importance Of A Property Inspection By Licensed Professionals
There are several factors to consider when planning to invest in a home or property. It is a very complex transaction that requires many different people to be involved such as building and pest inspectors, solicitors, as well as someone to handle the financing, the buying and selling and insurance. Having a building and pest inspection of the home or property is very important. You should be able to check for problems that might surface after you move into the home. It is in your best interests, to hire an experienced professional who can carry out property inspection and check for faults in the construction of the building. Studies on the subject reveal that nearly 35% homes in Australia that are on sale have borers, termites or other timber pests which are destructive to timber in you home. Before you finalise the contract and are locked in make sure you have a pre-purchase building inspection report.
Companies that carry out pest inspections will carry out an extensive check of your property or home for a fee and provide a professional report. The inspection will take a couple of hours and you should receive the report within 24 hours of the inspection. You can find such service companies online. You should ensure that they are licensed and have indemnity insurance for the off chance that a problem occurs. They will carry out the proper investigations with the right equipment and can let you know the amount you will have to spend to repair any damage. This report will help you negotiate a lower sale price with the vendor. The money saved on the purchase can then be used to repair any damage.
Pest infection reports make note of any past pest management activity. If there is a history of infestations in the building you should be warned in advance. The termites or borers may be hiding in difficult-to access area and inspectors will have to use special equipment to trace the infestations. Many home owners who purchased properties without carrying out this building and pest inspection were horrified when they found that there wooden walls could be tore down as if it they were made of paper. Some noticed that white ants had eaten through wooden structures and supporting frames and floorboards. If you happen to omit termite damage in the insurance cover, you will end up spending a fortune to repair the house!
The pest inspection that is normally carried out by licensed professionals is generally non-invasive. High-tech devices and imaging cameras are used to detect pests and spot termite colonies. The professional team will inspect the sub-floor of the property, and check the areas that lie within 50 meters of the boundary lines.
It is therefore essential to find a reliable and licensed company that carry out these property inspection services and get a report on their findings. Use this when negotiating with the owner and make sure you reduce the amount of your money that will be required for repair and control of pest infestation.
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If you are planning to purchase a property and require professional licensed members to carry out a building and pest inspection you should contact Aegis Building Inspections. They will give you a comprehensive report after an extensive and thorough property inspection .
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