Before engaging any building surveyor to carry out a building inspection on your property you should first give consideration to what information you require.  Don’t leave your building inspection to chance and expect that the report will answer the concerns that you have. There can be major differences between building inspections, even those dealing with the same issues.

Before contacting any building surveyor you should write down your list of concerns and then contact the surveyor to let him know exactly what you need inspected. An experience building surveyor should be familiar with most types of defects and be able to advise you on the type of building inspection you require and he should also be in a position to advise you if your concerns may require a different type of investigation then the client may currently be aware of.

There are many types of building inspections covering all components and services both inside and outside properties. Building inspections can cover a huge number of areas including  HomeBuyers Building Inspections, Commericial Building Inspections, Inspections of Party Walls and Boundary Walls, Building Inspection of Roofs, Damp and Condensation Inspections,  Pyrite Inspections, Building Regulation Inspections, Building Inspections of Attic Conversions, Drain, Plumbing, Septic Tank Inspections, etc.

By discussing your concerns with the building surveyor, both the surveyor and the home owner will have a better idea of the clients concerns and what may need to be inspection to get a fuller understanding of what the problem is and what works may need to be carried out to remedy the defect.

Building Inspection on Defective Chimney

Layout of Building Inspection Reports

There is no standard format in how an inspection report is laid out. The important thing is that the building surveyor understands what the clients concerns are before he takes on the project and that the report deals with those issues.  Every firm has their own way of presenting their report and the extent of the report in some cases maybe limited by the terms and conditions within that building inspection report.

The standard of the building inspection undertaken is totally reliant on the experience of the building surveyor.  The more detailed and thorough the building inspection is the better.

Depending on what type of building inspection is required,  a surveyor may require various different specialised tools and equipment to carry out the inspection. Common tools and equipment would include, ladders, torches, screw drivers, electrical testers, concrete core drills, infrared camera’s, damp testers, carbon mon-oxide testers to mention but a few.  The infrared camera is important when checking for dampness and insulation issues as it will pick up temperature differences in surfaces and will also assist a surveyor to identify defects that a human eye would not see.

Why is a building inspection important?

Your home is probably the most expensive and important purchase that most people will make. If you are buying a new property it’s not worth leaving it to chance and not getting a detailed pre purchase building inspection to check that the property is sound. The building inspection report and advice from a Surveyor could save you a significant amount of money in repairs or may prevent you buying the property in the first instance.

If you are a currently living in a property with defects the surveyors building inspection report and advice will let you know the full extent of the defect and what works maybe required to remedy the problem. Unfortunately some building contractors have a tendency of recommending costly solutions to defects which may not be in the best interest of the home owner.

 

Cost of a Building Inspection

What is the Cost of a Building Inspection. You should always get a full understanding of what the cost will be before engaging any surveyor or indeed any other professional for advice.  This quote should also be in writing.

When you sellect your building surveyor, you should make the time available and attend the building inspection with the surveyor. This will give you an opportunity to explain problems that you maybe aware of, or to discuss other issues with the surveyor like removing walls between rooms or building extensions.

If you have any other queries on Building Inspections please Call Property Health Check on 1890-787839 or fill out our survey quote formonline.