THE RECENT LEKKI DEMOLITIONS PROVE WHY YOU NEED AN INSPECTION BEFORE PAYING FOR THAT HOUSE (Part 1)
Part two will share a couple of true-life stories, and you can determine if what you are about to read is vital to you!
One important advisory service for home ownership or even as a property developer is inspection services! This is you getting your home or new building properly checked to have met the approved regulatory standards for safety, as well as excellent delivery and installation. You may have seen houses where the design on paper is detailed, yet the actual building output misses so many of these details. Next thing you know, you begin to see leaks, aesthetic issues, people beginning to slip or fall, components getting damaged, etc. You may have a door with locks that fail to work after moving in, windows that keep letting cold air in, or tiles that crack after 3 weeks. These and many more issues are the things inspections can prevent. Here are a few reasons to get a pre-purchase home inspection:
1. Inspections can expose structural integrity: A deep inspection at the foundation stage, stages 2 and 3, or before handover will expose the potential structural threats to the building, thus avoiding collapse.
2. General Safety Concerns: Inspections can uncover safety hazards such as faulty wiring, plumbing issues, or the presence of toxic materials like asbestos or lead-based paint, especially for an inspector who has these tools.
3. Aesthetics Issues: Some cracks are not visible from afar, but up close, they could be very unsightly and discouraging to the homeowner. Some may even be capable of reducing the lifespan of other finishes, e.g. the absence of coping with throating could reduce the lifespan of your painting and this can still be prevented before you move in.
4. Land Use Alignment: In a few cases, some fraudulent developers, such as these Lekki developers https://twitter.com/tokunbo_wahab/status/1712116666924929359 ; develop homes outside the approved limits, and if you buy such, it will end up in sorrow and pain. We can figure out if a house is approved or illegally built before you run into the trap!
Other benefits include:
1. Cost Estimates: Knowing the condition of a property can come with a cost estimate for upgrades or lifespan costs, which specifically helps you know if you really want to acquire it or not.
2. A strong negotiation tool: If an inspection reveals issues with the property, the buyer can use this information to negotiate a lower purchase price or request that the seller make necessary repairs before the sale is finalized.
3. Peace of Mind: A thorough inspection provides buyers with peace of mind, knowing they are making a well-informed decision and are less likely to encounter unpleasant surprises after the purchase.
It’s important to hire a qualified and experienced inspector to conduct a thorough examination of the property. While an inspection may incur additional costs, it is a valuable step in the home-buying process to ensure you’re making a wise and informed investment. Please consult with us on 09052266952, especially if you are about to buy a new home or rent at premium rates. We have a team that is trained in these and has inspected over 200 buildings in over 20 years of work in the building industry.
