The Diy Part of Pre Purchase Inspection – Things You Can Do to Assist Professionals

While it is imperative to put your stakes on professionals for a pre-purchase inspection, you, as the potential owner of the property have every authority to get involved in the inspection. This is not only going to help the professionals but will let you be in the loop of the proceedings throughout the entire process.

The Correct Approach on Your Part

 How can you be a part of the inspection, when a professional is already doing it for you? You must realise the fact that your role in the inspection procedure is to be a part of it. You are in any way, not in a position to interfere with the professionals’ way of working. Your role is to see that every parameter of the inspection is being encompassed and to provide your inputs wherever it is necessary. 

Now you cannot be a part of any pre-purchase inspection just like that. You need to be prepared with the associated accessories and follow specific procedures.  

When it comes to pre-purchase inspection of a property, the professionals divide the properties into four different areas - the exteriors, the interiors, the surrounding landscape and the roof.  Let us first discuss things that you need to take along with you when you get along with the professional for the inspection.

What you need to go:

• Carry the checklist
• Put on safety boots and sturdy gloves
• Carry a strong and quality torchlight
• Follow the professional in every step and do not disturb the pro
• Raise questions only if you have any genuine doubt

Know your limits

You MUST keep in mind that you are not a professional and hence, it is better not to try things that only a professional is capable of. Keep in mind that the main objective of your mission is to play second fiddle to the professional and be a part of the process.

You must keep in mind that pre purchase building inspections in Perth is a specialised job and hence, do not do things that you are NOT trained to do if you are to accompany your inspector during the inspection.

For instance, you can very well accompany the inspector and follow the pro’s footsteps to check out the external plumbing for any potential leaks, rust, or look out for termite damage, or make sure that the grading drainage is away from the house, and a few other issues.

However, you must not be too over-ambitious. For example, it is safest NOT to go for roof inspection along with the professional. Inspecting roods is a different ball game altogether and should be conducted only and only a professional who has adequate training of building inspections in Perth. This is to ensure no safety standards are compromised.

So this brings us to the end of this discussion that cle4arly demarcates your role in pre-purchase inspection if you decide to be at the side of the professional.