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Home Inspections Made Easy What to look out for
MARISIA ROBUS
Marisia is the only female home inspector in South Africa and one of only 2 female ITC Certified Roof Inspectors in South Africa.
At Gauteng Property Inspections, we pride ourselves on top class service and reports. With our extensive construction experience and knowledge, clients can rest assured: We don’ t merely point out defects in a house, but also explain how it happened, what needs to be done to replace or repair it, and advise on the best way forward.
Giving you a foot to stand on Oftentimes while conducting our snag list inspections, we find that contractors bully uninformed consumers into accepting poor workmanship. With our detail snaglists, done according to National Building Regulations and NHBRC Guidelines, they can’ t argue. Over and above our residential inspecitons, we have also assisted numerous commercial and industrial building owners with due diligence inspections. Whether you need an extra pair of eyes on your home, factory, or store we can help.
A proven track record In November 2016 we helped 17 home owners in Centurion in steps to cancel their building contracts. They had been forced by the builder to move in before transfer, so the builder could get occupational rent, but the units were very poorly built. We did 17 snag list inspections and the contractor refused to repair the items. Despite repeated attempts, the contractor also refused our team access to the site. We assisted our clients in sending snag lists to the banks’ chief valuators. After doing their own inspections, all the banks agreed that workmanship on the buildings was so poor, financing would be withdrawn. The builder had no choice but to refund our clients, allowing them to move on to better homes.
Why do you need a home inspector? As much as we’ d like to believe that everyone is honest, experience has shown that there will always be parties looking to exploit unsuspecting buyers. From sellers painting over cracks and damp before selling, to builders bullying clients into accepting shoddy workmanship, there are several points at which the buyer needs to be mande aware of possible risks.
With a reputable home inspector in your corner, you’ ll know what the defects are before you buy. When you have a snag list done by us, your builder or seller won’ t be able to argue the facts. Thanks to our specialised knowledge in construction – and our ITC Certified Roof Inspectors – we’ re able to provide you with detailed information on common problems in and around your home.
Buying a home should be a dream come true. All too often, unfortunately, it turns into a nightmare. Avoid sleepless nights by heading over to www. gautenginspect. co. za today for a quote.
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The Proud Home Owner is written by Gauteng Property Inspections’ Albert van Wyk. Through easily understood language and National Building Regulations and NHBRC Guidelines’ accredited advice, the book serves as an essential guide to property owners.
Whether you’ re looking to buy, build, or alter a house, there’ s a chapter that covers it. Common issues like damp, cracks, leaks, and maintenance are covered. The Proud Home Owner explains what to look out for and what constitutes good building practice.
Order your copy today at www. proudhomeowner. co. za
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