Why should a Home Owner / Buyer have a Home Inspection?

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a new home and forget to make the important decision to have a home inspection.Home inspections are an integral part of the home buying / maintenance process that can save you a lot of time and money in the long run. A home inspection prior or on purchasing a home can bring peace of mind. Knowing what to expect both inside and out will help you make an informed decision about the value of the home and the future upkeep. A home inspection gives you a chance to determine the condition of the house, its soundness, quality, finishing and the condition of its civil / electrical / plumbing systems.

Here are some great reasons to have a home inspection:

  • Don’t Judge a Home by Its Façade – Protect against the Unknown:
    Especially for those buying newer construction, a home inspection may feel like a waste of money. No matter the age of the home, there can be costly troubles unknown to the average buyer. Problems with wiring, plumbing or damp issues may not be visible during a showing and you’ll need to get an expert opinion. A quality home inspection can reveal critical information about the condition of a home and its systems. This makes the buyer / owner aware of what costs, repairs and maintenance the home may require immediately, and over time. Home Inspection is crucial when purchasing a property because it will save you from hassles and lacs.
  • Save Money:
    Those who skip out on the expense of Home Inspection may realize in a few years that a timely inspection and rectification will turn out to be much cheaper than doing rewiring or rectifications (due to damp, uneven slope issue in bathroom, etc.) five years down the line of the entire house. Timely inspection and rectification will save your cost, precious time and effort.
  • Safeguard Yourself with RERA:
    Launch of the path breaking Real Estate Regulation & Development Act (RERA, India), 2016: The recently enacted RERA Act in India provides for a 5 years free-of-cost guarantee from structural / workmanship defect or any other quality or provision of services or any other obligations of promoter from the date of possession of new homes.
  • Forecast Future Costs:
    A home inspector can diagnose the current condition of the property. All components in the home have a ‘shelf life’. Understanding when they require replacement or servicing / maintenance can help you make important budgeting decisions.
  • Learn to protect your investment:
    A Professional Home Inspector is a valuable educational resource. He or she can suggest specific tips on how to maintain the home and ultimately save you lacs in the long term. This is a valuable educational opportunity. It is advisable never to pass up the chance to see your forthcoming home through the eyes of an expert.
  • Your dream home needs a solid foundation:
    It is advisable that people use the home inspection to understand the nuances of what may be the biggest purchase they ever make. People fall in love with a piece of property based on the colour of the walls, the location of the home or something else. They are completely blind to the issues that can make their dream home a nightmare. Overlooking a serious issue could result in a costly problem down the road.

A home inspection will definitely give the buyer peace of mind and put the buyer’s mind at ease that the home is in good shape. It can also become a negotiation tool in closing, and could inform the buyer of potential future maintenance and upkeep.

Hence, every penny spent is worthwhile! Also, Home Inspection comes at a small price, while the health, safety, security and peace of mind is priceless! Peace of mind is just an inspection away.

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West Bengal HIRA Updates

  • The Housing Industry Regulatory Authority (WB HIRA) has been established under Section 20 of West Bengal Housing Industry Regulatory Act, 2017 which has been published in the Official Gazette dated 17th October, 2017 and came into effect on 1st June, 2018.
  • The WB HIRA (West Bengal Housing Industry Regulatory Authority) website was recently launched.
  • Shri. Adip Kumar Ray has been appointed to the post of Member Secretary, vide Notification No – 730 – PAR (WBCS)/1D – 150/18 dated 21st June 2018.

For further information please visit hira.wb.gov.in

If you want to keep your Home Right, then Remove Termite

Detect

Termite tubes noted at corner of wooden ceiling & termite noted at bottom of door frame and cabinet corners.

Describe

If not treated earlier, it can damage wood and deteriorate further your wooden ceiling, door and cabinet. This will create a cost factor.

Direct

For the purpose of treatment, we need to segregate woodwork depending on condition:
1. One which is damaged by termites as well as is beyond repair and need replacement, &
2. One which is mildly damaged by termites & can be repaired.

Treatment of the affected wood. We recommend:
Step 1 – Finishing layer (paint / laminate) of affected section to be scrapped off.
Step 2 – 2 coat of spraying of the ‘Chemical for wood treatment’ after interval of 2 hrs / time to surface drying.
Step 3 – Wood primer / desire finishing once the wood surface become saturated surface dry. Care to be taken to not to waste any additional time in between spraying & finishing; otherwise anti termite chemical will evaporate from wood.

Note: ‘Chemical for wood treatment’- anti termite chemical or Woodtech Termishield or equivalent product.

Don’t ignore the Cracks, it may cause significant damage

Detect

Significant cracks noted at marble flooring.

Describe

This can create pores, and through which water can penetrate which may lead to efflorescence, porosity and discolouration. Hence it can damage the floor level, create weakness of marble joints and also will create aesthetic problem.

Direct

We Recommend: Client to review, if required groove to be made along the crack & suitable stone filler to be given and as an additional protection ‘clear stone coating’ maybe given to the entire floor.

Be ready with Drip Mould this rainy season and let unwanted rain outside

Detect

Drip mould not provided on lower surface of chajja.

Describe

A Chajja without drip mould may seem as a minor thing but it can let rain water to enter home and can cause hassles.

Direct

We recommend to provide drip mould at lower surface of chajja near external edge.

Meaning Of Drip Mould : A projection along the external edge of chajja to restrict rain water intrusion.

BSO 2018, Bhubaneswar

MACJ – A Buyer’s Choice represented their organization at the Business Opportunities Show, Bhubaneswar @ Hotel Kalinga Ashok on 14th August for franchise marketing.

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Beware! Inappropriate Home Electrical Wiring can cause serious Damage and Safety Hazards

Detect

Lugs and Ferrule not provided at wire connections at distribution box.

Describe

If Lugs not used at wire connection, then it can lead to current loss, wire heating & loosening of wires.

If Ferrule not used at wire connection, then it will create difficulty during maintenance.

Direct

We recommend to provide the same to minimize current loss, maximize efficiency, ease of maintenance & for home safety.

Purpose of Lugs and Ferrule at electrical wiring : Cable lugs and Ferrule are connecting devices used primarily for terminating and joining cable and wire conductors in electrical installations and equipment.

Don’t let the Water Seepage ruin your Home & Health

Detect

Water seepage from bathroom floor to door-frame and adjacent wall.

Describe

This will eventually damage the door, wall and would require high cost for repair and also lead to health hazard for humans.

Direct

Seepage noted due to sealant deterioration at door sill joint. We recommend cleaning of joint & sealing with appropriate sealant* in dry condition.

*Sealant : Material used for sealing something so as to make it airtight or watertight.