Inspecting your future house in Italy is a vital process that all those wishing to buy one are advised not to overlook.
Home inspectors are professional experts that are hired to check the general condition of a property so you can make a more conscious decision before purchasing it. But sometimes it may happen that something can be missed because even the most accurate inspection cannot reveal every problem.
Here are some examples of possible issues with the house which are hard to detect during a standard check and that might require more than a single professional figure.
Faulty electrical appliances
Electrical appliances are an essential part of the human existence in today’s world, and many estate agents nowadays emphasize the need to purchase and install basic electrical appliances for their customers making it a fundamental requirement to check on the state of such equipment before investing in the homes. But bear in mind that inspectors do not examine appliances, so you’ll need to test on your own if they are damaged or broken. But even in this case it will be a minor expense you’ll have to face since they can be easily replaced on a tight budget.
Damaged heating or air conditioning equipment
Most of the inspectors is mainly general experts with no specialization in such field. Heating and air conditioning equipment are sophisticated in nature hence require more time to produce accurate results. Inspectors normally work for limited hours hence making it really difficult to test the full efficiency and effects of the HVAC systems. Although they can check the general condition of heating and air conditioning equipment, their impact in determining the quality and functionality of the machinery is limited.
Termite inspection
Termites can cause great damage not only to house furniture and wood materials used in home building construction, but also to its structure. General home inspectors may not be aware of the threats termites can pose hence might overlook their existence. It is essential to hire specialists with a vast amount of knowledge on termites to be able to prevent real estate buyers from future fumigation and pest control expenses incurred as a result of the destruction of property by the termites.
Electrical issues
Inspectors are able to identify only the noticeable electrical problems in home based electric installations including naked wires, insulation problems among other problems. Also in this case then there is a need to hire technicians with prior knowledge in home based electrical installations who can perform thorough scrutiny of the wiring process and put in place adequate protective devices and measures.
Flooring beneath carpets
Many real estate sellers find it difficult to totally renovate houses due to their huge demand and the many expenses involved. They might choose to deceive individuals wishing to buy through unconventional means like changing the floor underneath carpeting instead of renovating it when damaged. Home inspectors find it difficult to carry out thorough floor inspections as it mainly involves manual removal of the carpets. This however should not discourage individuals wishing to purchase houses to carry out floor inspection as weak and deteriorating floors can lead to abnormal future repair expenses.
Geological problems
This is a sensitive point especially for those properties situated in peculiar positions, on a cliff or a small tuff hill for example – which could undergo significant changes during various weather conditions throughout the year – but also in flood areas. In this case for instance it is advisable to check an old property after a heavy downpour, when any possible fault could be detected.
[Featured image by Roberto – Trombetta]
