Only a true expert can help you to make your choice and to protect your investment.
Why an inspection?
One should not see an inspection like an expense, but like an investment. The cost of a house is in rise.
It is often the most important monetary investment of our life. That is why it is necessary to examine thoroughly
the building to find out if the asking price is justified. An inspection also makes it possible to know if major
work will have to be carried out.
An prepayment inspection made according to the rules does not leave anything randomly. It relates to all the visible
elements of the masonry: the foundations (cracks), the concrete flagstone,the structure, the roof, the external coating, stopping-up,
building isolation, doors and windows, plumbing, electrical installation, the heating system, etc. An inspection made by ExpertSpec is carried out according to standards of
the Regroupement des inspecteurs en bâtiment du Québec (RIBAQ).
Its integrity justifies all the confidence that you can grant to him. Under the terms of the contract which binds the inspector in prepayment to his customer,
this one obtains a detailed written report which enumerates clearly and objectivity the defects noted at the time of the visual inspection of the building concerned.
This written report is normally delivered in 48 hours. It's an invaluable tool to preserve.
Your presence during the inspection
It is important that you, as a future owner, are on location during the duration of the inspection, approximately two to three hours. To assist the inspector will making notes of the condition of the building.
- See by yourself with the assistance of the inspector the condition of the property and thus profit of a better knowledge from the house and the inspection report.
- The inspector can help you in the maintenance procedures and explain when and how to check the components which must be inspected periodically.
- You can have answers has your questions come up during the insoection.
Before the inspection, prepare a list of questions and/or fears concerning the property.
Please mention them at the time of the appointment in order to ensure that the inspector will pay a detailed attention
and that special attentions are taken if necessary.
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