Ensuring you invest in the right property!

Formal property pre-inspection reports carried out by experienced building inspectors are crucial in helping any home-owner decide if a particular property is fit for purchase.

The advice given by a building inspector can therefore be the deal-maker or deal-breaker. That is why it is so important to engage a reputable building inspector.

Here are three qualities of a great building inspector

1. Building inspector checks- solid experience

Education and certifications should always be prerequisites in engaging a building inspector for your property pre-inspection. As the profession no longer requires a formal “license” as such, it means you need to do a bit more research as to the background, experience and qualifications of the building inspector. An ideal building inspector should have a strong building degree or background. He/she may have also been a builder in a previous role. Ask about their credentials before hiring them as well as a few references that can vouch for their experience and quality of work.

2. Building inspector checks- a long number of years of business

The number of years in business for any building inspector is also a good indicator of their strengths and experience in the field.

Each building is different- residential houses, apartments, townhouses etc and so knowing the building inspector has been in business for a good number of years with exposure to different types of properties and clients means they are more capable of identifying problems and solutions quickly.

Additionally, it means they can conduct a more thorough building inspection than someone new in business.

3. Building inspector checks- protection with the right insurances

A building inspector is giving you a form of professional advice in the reports they provide. It means you can rely on this before making a huge financial decision.

Ensuring the building inspection business carries the appropriate insurances for protection is therefore important.

We spoke to a 25 year experienced building inspector, Dale Kennedy from Inspect It  who adds that you should ensure they carry professional indemnity insurance ( which is different to public liability insurance). This helps protect the purchasers in two ways:

1. Insurance companies don’t insure a bad risk so it will tell you a lot about the inspector.
2. If there is a mistake, or negligence by the building inspector, you will be protected by this insurance cover.

Need the help of a good Sydney building inspector?

You can contact experienced building inspectors from our Tradebusters Connect local business directory. Here you will find our Top 3 Local Choices near you. Their contact details are available on this website, and you are free to contact them directly. Check out an area near you today.

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