You have fallen in love with a house. That it still needs a lick of paint here and there, you take for granted. But unfortunately, not all defects are equally visible. A building inspection can give you a lot of clarity about the structural condition of the house and any repair costs you have to take into account. This will prevent the house of your dreams from turning out to be a nightmare.
A building inspection is an independent, accurate inspection of an existing house. Together with a structural engineer, you look at the house from the roof to the crawl space and from the wiring to the sewage system. Are the meter box, light points and sockets in order? Is the house not subsiding?
You are not obliged to be present for this, but it is the best way to look at the house with a different perspective. The inspector will point out defects and give an explanation; you can ask questions, for example about the technical feasibility of a renovation. After a few days, you will receive the report by mail or e-mail. The seller and the sales agent will not receive it unless you hand it to them.
