How Much Do Building Inspections Cost

 You have found your dream house. At least it has that look of your dream house, but remember appearances can be deceptive. Before you move into your dream house building inspections can help you get that peace of mind and make sure your dream house doesn’t turns into a nightmare.

What Is A Building Inspection?

A building inspection before the purchasing has been done is a good idea. A through report is made about the property and its condition and given back to you which can help you in further negotiating the price of the property, several elements like the following are included:

·         Doors and windows

·         Wiring

·         Plumbing

·         Guttering

·         Roof space and ceiling check

·         Any illegal additions to the home

·         Driveways

·         Absorbent walls

Another pre-buying inspection that is worth investing in is the pest inspection, you need to assess the home for any damages caused by pests like rodents, critters and termites.

How Much Does A Building Inspection Charge?

There is no particular charges for building inspections. The fee normally depends on the size of your property. On the lower end of the scale, an inspection of some small property can cost between $250 to $400. For a normal sized house the price can range from $500 to $700. In metropolitan areas, the inspection can be ranged from $800 to $1000.

Pest inspections are normally less long and don’t really charge a lot. Expect to shell out around $150 - $200 for a pest inspection.

Getting a pre-purchase building inspection of every building can surely get expensive. So it’s best that you select three perfect choices and then pick one for the house inspection.  If you find certain faults in the house then you can negotiate the price for the house before it turns into a nightmare for you.