A pre-purchase house inspection carried out by an experienced professional is the only way to get the true picture of a house you may be thinking of buying.
Serious defects and potentially expensive repair issues are not always obvious at first glance or in the course of a real estate inspection.
Keep reading to see examples of the kind of problems our inspectors regularly identify in the course of a pre-purchase house inspection.
Area: Shower Enclosure – Floor
Our Inspector’s Comments: ‘This shower hadn’t been used for a couple of days. My moisture meter detected high levels of moisture. The wall of the adjoining room behind was also checked but returned no alarming readings.’
‘My conclusion is that the grout in the base area had cracking and deterioration, allowing excessive moisture to build up. This moisture, trapped below the surface, was unable to dry out readily and will lead to further damage if not rectified.’