The Different Types of Inspections
RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION
PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
For most consumers, purchasing a house, condo, cottage, or income property represents the largest investment of their lives. It's important to plan for contingencies by having the building inspected beforehand to determine how much you're willing to pay, which will ultimately help you make a decision following your offer to purchase.
A pre-purchase inspection is essential during the process of acquiring a property. A building expert's perspective on a building helps identify visible defects that could lead to costly short- or long-term costs. Moreover, the building inspector's suggestions for improvement and maintenance work are beneficial to the property, making it healthy, safe, and functional. The various findings outlined in the inspection report also facilitate the establishment of a repair schedule and emergency response. The pre-purchase inspection stage could save you a lot of hassle.
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PRE-SALE INSPECTION
A pre-sale inspection facilitates the real estate transaction between the buyer and the seller, as the latter demonstrates honesty and good faith. In this case, the inspection report takes the form of a seller's declaration. Therefore, the required work can be factored into the sale price or completed before listing, which limits negotiations and the risk of losing a sale during a pre-purchase inspection.
Having your property inspected will help both parties avoid potential problems, often just before the sale closes. This will help you avoid unpleasant surprises and the risk of delays or broken agreements, and will help you sell your home faster, more easily, and for the best possible price.
PREVENTIVE INSPECTION
A preventive inspection allows you to act quickly to avoid unnecessary deterioration of your home, in addition to detecting defects that could pose a danger to your family's health and safety. This type of inspection helps you more easily plan maintenance work on your home and better prepare your property for the changing seasons.
By thoroughly assessing your building's visible and accessible components—such as the roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation system, and building envelope—you'll be able to anticipate repairs before they become costly or urgent.
Following this inspection, you will be able to establish a list of priorities for the overall maintenance of your home, which will not only allow you to extend the life of your installations, but also ensure the long-term value of your real estate investment.
In short, a preventive inspection is an essential management tool for any owner concerned with maintaining their property in a proactive, safe and economical manner.
