Pre-purchase, pre-sale, and a preventive inspection
What are the differences between pre-purchase, pre-sale, and a preventive inspection ?
When discussing the subject of property inspection, many believe that it is limited to a pre-purchase inspection. While this review is a very relevant precaution to take before buying a home, the building inspection does not stop there. In fact, there are three types of inspections that have all their particularities and apply to very different situations. Each provides benefits that are not insignificant and can be very useful for owners, sellers and future buyers. To help you learn more about this, here’s what you need to know about building inspections and their different functions.
What are the main differences between building inspections?
When you need a building inspection, there are three choices:
Pre-purchase inspection
Pre-sale inspection
Preventive inspection
Regardless of the type, the inspection procedure remains substantially the same. The same standards apply, the time required is similar, and the protection and reporting provided are very similar. A building inspection remains the key to providing you with comprehensive information on the condition of a property, including any repairs, improvements you may need to make, and maintenance tips.
So what are all these different inspections for? In fact, what varies is the context in which you have your home inspected. Is it a sale, purchase or inspection in preparation for major work? Depending on your situation, your priorities will not be the same. It is therefore precisely according to these priorities that a building inspection will be different; it will be tailored to your needs at the moment.
The pre-sale inspection:
The pre-sale inspection is done at the request of the owners of a building, when they are preparing for sale. First, it allows them to protect themselves by revealing to them all the work to be done on the building. In addition, the pre-sale inspection gives them a wealth of information that they can then communicate to future buyers in full transparency. By having all the information on the condition of the house and the work to be done, these owners will give confidence to future buyers and will prove to them that the house has been well maintained.
In addition, a pre-sale inspection will also worry about small details that can count on future buyers and help sellers increase the value of their transaction. The Inspector will propose, in a full report, the correction of certain points that will easily and quickly improve the condition of the building. For example, pre-sale inspection can help improve the condition of the property and prevent some barriers to sale.
The preventive inspection:
Preventive inspection provides a general idea of the state of the property. It is often carried out in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and to give an idea of the work to be prioritized. For example, knowing that the roof will have to be redone in a year or two, you might avoid investing in a new and luxurious kitchen?
Ideally, the preventive inspection is carried out in early summer to see what damage may have been left by the winter. Preventative inspection is also done prior to major work, such as roof repairs, adding a section to the house, etc.
The pre-purchase inspection:
Best known, pre-purchase inspection is essential when you want to buy a property. This is an important investment, which is why it is essential to know the state of the investment before completing the transaction. The inspection of the building allows you to be well protected by informing you about its current condition, but also to know what repairs will be coming and the maintenance that will help to maintain it in good condition.
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The role of the inspector
Whatever the building inspection that corresponds to your situation, the inspector’s role is always the same: to help you get to know your property better and avoid unpleasant surprises. Again, it’s the context and the priorities that will differ.
At Prodomos, all our stakeholders are trained to meet your needs and provide you with an inspection that will match your current priorities. So when you choose an inspector, make sure that he also meets this criterion, that he makes a pre-purchase, pre-delivery, preventive or pre-sale inspection.