Some of the common flaws that are found during a thorough property inspection are pictured above. A property inspection is independent and non-biased, giving a fair report of the strengths and weaknesses of a property, so that all involved can make informed decisions.
Problems with carpets include fraying ends, uneven laying, threadbare sections and dirty marks and stains.
Cracks in walls, both interior and exterior, may be signs of structural issues.
Signs of damp need to be explored further and peeling paint can also be due to damp issues.
Many of these flaws, and a host more, are overlooked when a buyer is making an emotional decision to purchase or they are not noticed during the short look around the property on a show day. For the seller, who has become used to living in these conditions, an inspection can point out where to make a few repairs in order to ask a good selling price for the property.
By Karen Lancaster
Problems with carpets include fraying ends, uneven laying, threadbare sections and dirty marks and stains.
Cracks in walls, both interior and exterior, may be signs of structural issues.
Signs of damp need to be explored further and peeling paint can also be due to damp issues.
Many of these flaws, and a host more, are overlooked when a buyer is making an emotional decision to purchase or they are not noticed during the short look around the property on a show day. For the seller, who has become used to living in these conditions, an inspection can point out where to make a few repairs in order to ask a good selling price for the property.
By Karen Lancaster