How to select a Building & Pest Inspector

BUYER BEWARE

We've all heard it before. Haven't we?

As a home buyer you already have plenty of i's to dot and t's to cross. But whatever you do, don't forget to make sure you select a reputable Building & Pest Inspector. With the number of negligence claims against Building & Pest Inspectors on the rise it more important then ever to do your homework on this one.

IMPORTANT FACT

The majority of claims brought against Building & Pest Inspectors in Australia are unsuccessful. Of the claims that are paid the amount awarded rarely satisfies or adequately compensates the home buyer for the loss not to mention the anguish caused by the drawn out process. The only real winners (and I know you've heard this before) are the lawyers who get paid regardless of the outcome.

How do I know if the inspector is reputable? They sound good. Their charges are competitive. How do I know if they are good inspectors? 

There is hope. 

A new registry of Pre-Purchase Building Inspectors has been created called the Pre-Purchase Inspectors Registry or PPI Registry for short. At PPI all the homework you need is carried out for you.

PPI Registry verifies applicant's qualifications & licenses & obtains copies of their most recent reports to ensure each inspector is eligible to become a member of the PPI Registry. PPI ensures to you that all of our members are fully qualified and insured.

What a relief. We finally have an independent body that not just licences but actually verifies the inspectors credentials on an annual basis.