SHOULD I COME ALONG TO THE BUILDING INSPECTION?

by Dwell Building Services | September 2020 | Frequently Asked Questions - Building Inspections

Our opinion is that absolutely we think you should. If you can’t that’s fine, you’ll still get a report full of photos with detailed descriptions as well as a consultation with the inspector over the phone to ask any questions you might have…but if you can come along you get a lot out of the inspection that you might not get otherwise.

On the day you’ll be able to get the word from the inspector what he thinks about the house. He’ll be able to point out defects so you’ll see it in the flesh and know exactly where everything is. That’s one advantage, but it’s not just about clarity.

Another valuable point is that if you want to change anything, you can talk about it then and there with him. He’s a builder – he can tell you what you can and can’t do to the property, if a wall is load bearing or if the kitchen carcass is still in good nick. It’s an opportunity to get a consultation at the same time, so that’s another thing.

Thirdly, it gives you an opportunity to measure the fridge space, and have another look at the property. Quite often in this process, people don’t see the house more than one or two times before they put in their offer to buy it. So it’s another opportunity to get a handle on where you’re going to be moving, visualise yourself there and catch up with your future.