Property checking and Inspection Blog

A Better Way

If you are asking your self ‘is home inspection usual’ only after handover? It is usual for a home inspection to be done once an apartment or house is nearing completion. While this is certainly a good procedure, it may sometimes be too late or too costly to set right some of the things which […]

Inspection of Ancestral or Old & Independent Houses

What happens when one is asked to do an home inspection for an old and independent house, where the owner or buyer is keen to stay in the same place for sentimental reasons? The first thing that comes to mind is the level of decay that could have set in. Cobwebs and moth-eaten furniture and […]

It is better to Bite the Bullet

We all know the importance of checking what we are buying even if it is a bag of grocery. But when taking one of the biggest decision in one’s life such as purchasing an apartment, we dawdle about checking it or getting it checked. Ask anyone who has a plan of buying a house, about […]

When will things change?

What steps should you take when you want to keep driving your vehicle when it becomes older? It is easy to guess that – you have to ensure that it is fit to be driven. Because if your brakes fail, for instance, it could cause injury or worse, both to yourself and those who come […]

The extras you get from a Home Inspection

A home inspection is an assessment of the apartment’s or villa’s condition as on the day of inspection. However, home inspectors not only can identify problems with houses, they can also give buyers hints that will help them with the future upkeep. Since a home is probably the biggest investment the owner may make in […]

Health & Safety are also important

As one walks through the house being inspected checking for any defects that could affect the stay as well as liability of a tenant, you may possibly observe points which are not in your regular checklist. What if these additional particulars could affect the well-being of the tenant? Not bringing them to the notice would […]

Should the Buyer be present for the Home Inspection?

However busy the Buyer is, he or she had better find some free time to be present when the inspection is being done. The reasons? For one, you can get everything ‘from the horse’s mouth’ instead of reading a report and not understanding a good part of it. Questions can be asked and doubts got […]

Home Inspection Software speeds things up

The days are gone when one had the luxury of loads of time to prepare a written or typed report and then send it by post or courier, resulting in a time lag between inspection and reporting of nearly 7-10 days. Today, the Client expects instant results and that is possible only with the help […]

Home Inspection for a tenant

As a tenant, haven’t you got a Home Inspection done? The first thought that comes to mind when asked such a question is, why should I care that much? The place seems reasonably fine and for the rent I am paying, this is probably what I can expect. Of course, there is a condition by the landlord […]

Can I inspect my home using checklist shared by a friend?

Can I inspect my home using checklist shared by a friend? Yes, technically you can. Some items of checklist can be understood by a layperson. Checking for missing screws, scratches on door, broken glasses, does not require any technical expertise. Where as checking of plumbing fixtures, floor undulations, sliding door installation, electrical provisions etc., require training & experience. Other […]