When you are finally at a place in life where you can buy your own property, it’s exciting to be able to put the final touches on a new investment. As exciting as it can be, buying a property is still a huge job and there are a lot of things to consider to ensure that the sale goes through without a hitch.
The one thing that any homeowner before you will tell you is that you need a pest and building inspection before you sign on that dotted line. No one wants to move into a property that hasn’t had adequate termite control only to find out that this house is falling apart. Bugs of all kinds should be living outside and not inside the home, and so before you commit to buying you need to get those inspections sorted. With that in mind, here are the reasons you need to pay for a pest inspection before you sign those papers.
- They’ll identify any potential issues. Building inspection companies will be able to identify any potential issues with the house and provide you with a report that details its condition. The pest inspector that comes in after that will be able to assist with any pest related problems so that you are moving into a house that’s ready for you and not ready for mice in the winter.
- They’ll know to check the nooks and crannies. Pest inspection companies are geniuses at what they do, so they know where in your home the pests will be coming in and where they’ll love to nest the most. When you invite a pest inspector into the house, you’ll receive a report that tells you which areas of the home are more susceptible to invasion than others.
- Structural safety coverage. If you have termites, there is a chance that you won’t be able to see where the wood is rotting, but if you have a pest inspector come in, they will be able to talk you through where the house is falling apart and what you can do about it. No one will allow you to move into a property that isn’t structurally sound, and termites can really interrupt that process for you.
- You have a nest of unwanted visitors. Mice in the rafters? Rats in the basement? Ants in the bathroom? Whichever one of these pests you have, you have to consider that a pest inspection company will be able to identify any unwanted visitors and ensure that you are not subjected to an invasion of any kind.
No one wants to have pests on their property and if you have some, you need to make sure that they are rid of before you move in. You deserve to live in comfort and the best way to do that is to be prepared and opt for a pre-sale building and pest inspection. The best reason to go ahead and do it is so that you’re not taking massive risks on a huge investment.
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