The pre purchase house inspection is a key part of the home buying journey. As an inspector, you get to help buyers make informed decisions and understand the risks of future damage and the associated costs. But you could also face legal action if your report doesn’t adequately address all the issues and risks at
A missed Major Defect in a building inspection report can lead to a lot of trouble down the line. In this case study, homeowners took a building inspector to court after their leaking shower caused $140,000 in water damages to their home. Their argument? The inspector should have noted a Major Defect. Below, we look
As the key insurer for building and pest inspectors, the Rapid Solutions team has seen a trend of rising claims and claims costs. More and more, homeowners are taking inspectors to court over omissions in their pre purchase reports. This is something that puts all our clients’ livelihoods at risk. We’re on an educational mission
Signs of termite damage can sometimes be hard to spot. But that’s why your role as a pre-purchase building inspector is so crucial. Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most Australians will ever make and thankfully, you can help buyers avoid nasty surprises. But what happens when you miss something? This case
If you’ve been in the pest control, building inspection or property maintenance industry for some time, you may have noticed certain changes. There seems to be more pests than before, they’re active year-round instead of seasonally and/or you’re getting more calls in the winter than before. This is all to do with climate change and
Does your pre-purchase report tell the full story? Reports that don’t look at future problems can put your business, and homeowners, at risk. In this article, we outline why changing your thinking on inspections and reporting can prevent complaints and expensive litigation. Plus, it gives homeowners a lot more value for their money. The pre-purchase
