Your partner for peace of mind...

At Comprehensive Inspections we make the inspection process as seamless as possible, using our team’s 20+ years of construction experience and understanding of building codes and standards.

We have partnered with an industry-leading software company to digitally provide the reports, and archive it for future reference. All the checkboxes are in place, so you never need to wonder whether a thorough inspection has been conducted.

Our inspections are of the highest standards to make you more prepared and informed when it comes to property transactions.

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A property inspection is your safest bet in any property transaction

A property inspection is a thorough investigation by a trained professional to assess the integrity, quality, and present faults in a building or structure. It is a valuable tool for both buyers and sellers in property transactions to gain peace of mind and negotiating power because it provides a clear, true, and accurate report of the state of a structure and its plumbing, electricity, waterproofing, and structural integrity.

When do you need a property inspection?

WHEN YOU'RE BUYING A HOUSE

Buying a new home is often a very exciting time - but can also be fraught with peril for the inexperienced buyer. Buying a home is a major investment and it is crucial that you, as the buyer, can ascertain that the property is in good order, maintained, and that the offer and asking price is realistically aligned with the condition of the property.

WHEN YOU'RE SELLING PROPERTY

South African law currently requires sellers to disclose in writing any and all defects, especially those that are patent (easily seen upon inspection) to the potential buyer. Latent defects (hidden defects, not easily seen during inspection) can become a patent defect over time and conducting a comprehensive inspection can protect sellers from future claims.

FOR PROPERTY INVESTMENTS

When it comes to investments, you want your property investment to be as secure as possible. Hidden maintenance on a property can, in the long run, make an investment lose its value and the investor may end up with significant losses. By including a comprehensive inspection with every investment, the investor can make smarter and more responsible decisions with their real estate portfolios.

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Waterproofing makes up 80% of home damage and maintenance costs

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Less than 2% of South African properties are ever inspected before concluding a transaction

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A property inspection places your property above 98% of other potential transactions

If the inspection is not Comprehensive, then it's not the best!

WHY CHOOSE COMPREHENSIVE INSPECTIONS?

To ensure that we offer the most comprehensive inspections, our staff are SAHITA* trained and accredited. We are also members of NABISA to provide our clients with accountability credentials.

Obtaining a comprehensive property inspection report adds value to your property transaction.

Fix Critical Damages or Issues

An inspection report highlights critical damages or issues present at the time of the transaction which enables you to conduct the necessary repairs or maintenance as part of the transaction conditions.

Negotiating Power

An independent inspection report gives the buyer and seller power to negotiate during the property transaction process.

Manage Future Expenses

Your inspection report will save on future expenses. During a property transaction the report will ensure that you obtain the required but often overlooked components such as keys to all the doors, spare keys, contractor guarantees or warrantees, and building plans. This will save you from needing to get these things at your own expense when you sell the property at a later time.