Building inspector who needs one?
Building inspectors perform a vital role in ensuring that your home is just right and meets all the legal requirements. You may be planning a new build, buying a new house, adding an extension or may be making a few alterations, whatever you are planning, a building inspector can assist you at every stage in your journey.
If you are planning a new build then obviously one of the first things that you must do is ensure that it meets all the legal requirements. This is where the building inspector comes in as they will make sure that the plans are suitable and that the whole process is conducted in the correct manner. Again, this is the case if you planning to build an extension or if you are making alterations to an existing property.
Building inspectors are professionals and have a complete working knowledge of the many regulations. Their job is to ensure that at completion the project has been built in full compliance with each of them.
If you are planning to move into an existing property then their role is slightly different. They will conduct a survey of the property to determine if it is structurally sound and identify any issues that exist now or could develop in the future. Their role is NOT to influence your decision but to provide you with all the information that you need to make an informed decision. More often than not, no faults are found but when they are they can be used to negotiate a deal with seller to get them rectified.
What checks will they conduct?
The checks that the inspector will conduct may vary from property to property and if it is a new build or an inspection of an existing property. However, many of the checks will be the same and will include the following:
· On an existing property, they will conduct a physical, visual inspection of the building both internally and externally
· They will check that any ceiling and floor supports are in line with the approved drawings and in the case of an existing property, that they are in good condition
· The grade of timber, where used, and its thickness will also be checked as well as ensuring that the correct joints and restraint strappings are in place, not to mention that everything is in the right place
· Thermal and sound installation may also be checked depending on the properties location as well as ensuring that it complies with fire regulations
· Finally, staircases are governed by strict regulations and are expensive to correct if they are wrong. A good inspector will ensure that all criteria are met before anything is installed
Building inspectors can save you a lot of time, stress and heartache not to mention money. They are one of the professionals who you should always call upon when you are planning to purchase a new property, build a property or make any alterations of any kind. Skipping this could well prove to be a false economy.
Building inspectors perform a vital role in ensuring that your dream home doesn’t become a nightmare. They will make sure that your property is legally sound as well as structurally sound giving you the peace of mind to relax in your home.
theartofmadeline
dailybridgerton
izzy806
annaxmalina
prguitarman
tangentwithtanner