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Building inspection services are taken, either while buying a new property or selling anexisting property or periodical checks or after a natural calamity.The investments done in a building or property is one of the biggest expenditure of our life. Every individual before making an investment should get the property inspected, though it is cost, it can save you from making loss on a dead property. On the other hand, if the property is worth the amount then you would be relieved for rest of your life that you have made a good purchase.

Many people after making a purchase realise that they have bought a property with flaws, which the person did not see while purchasing the property. There are many defects in the property, which can be seen by a proficient and trained building inspector, a layman would not be able to detect.

A good reputed, certified building inspection company consists of qualified, experienced, skilled individuals with specialized knowledge. These companies carry out inspection in residential as well as corporate sector. Many companies have started using thermal imaging and infrared techniques to detect damages in the depth to a miniscule level.

Building inspection is a wide subject for these companies, which includes pest inspection, litigation reports, expert witness, quality control, pre purchase inspections, etc. They are equipped with latest instruments and up to date techniques to help you live a secure and healthy life in your pest free residence and office.

Building inspectors inspect the structure of the building, design, moist inside building, mould spores, fungus, interior and exterior areas, plumbing issues, handrails, staircase, roof, bathrooms, kitchen, electricity supply, leakages, supporting walls, gate, windows and doors. Usually the inspection reports are given the same day or would depend on the venue where the inspection is being carried out.

The report includes  description of all the areas in the property, structural issues, damage areas , depth of damage, presence of mould spores, moist inside the walls, fungus , presence of pests, damages done by pests , photographs of damaged area , reasons for damage, treatment required , cost of the treatment , further inspect if required , and frequency of inspections for regular checks, etc.

Whether the property is old or new the inspection is done in similar manner and the inspection reports are also similar. If the inspection is being carried out at a new property the recommendations would be on whether the property is worth the investment or not. In case of an old house the recommendation would be to eradicate the menace and preserving the property for current use as well as for the future use.

The importance of building inspection and periodical checks to keep the structure and the people living in it safe has been highlighted. The most necessary step is to check whether the building inspector or the company is licensed, certified and possess insurance.  You should check the reputation of the company before handing over the work. Little caution is always an advantage.