Even your own inspection is limited
Inspections are visual only, inaccessible areas carry a high risk of hidden defects, and some exclude mould.
A pre-purchase inspection reports what the inspector can see and reach. Hidden defects sit in the parts they cannot.
A standard pre-purchase inspection is visual. Areas that cannot be reached or seen, such as roof voids, under floors or behind finishes, carry a high risk of hidden defects.
Some reports exclude mould altogether. Read what is in scope before you pay, and again when you receive the report.
A limited inspection is still worth having, as long as you know exactly what it covered and what it didn't. Then you can decide what else to ask.
Questions to ask
- What will you not be able to inspect, and what could be hiding there?
- Does your inspection cover mould? If not, what do you recommend?
- Can I see a sample report before I book?
Check it yourself
- Ask for the inspection scope in plain words before you book.
- Be present at the inspection if you can.
Source: Sample report
General education. Not legal, financial or engineering advice, and it says nothing about any specific property.
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