Building Surveyors Houston
Why Do I Need To Have a House Survey Done Before I Buy a Home?
If you think you’ve found your dream home one of the first things you should do is hire a ‘building surveyor’ to conduct a condition report. When a building surveyor carries out a HomeBuyers Report you should think of it as a property health check where they’ll be able to identify any structural issues with the property before you buy it. It’s recommended to have a homebuyers report carried out by a qualified building surveyor as they’ll be able to identify issues with your dream home which could be very costly to you in the long term. For many people in Houston, buying a new house will be the biggest financial decision in their lives so it’s important for home buyers to realize the total cost. Some buyers see a building survey as an unnecessary expense especially if they completely trust the seller to reveal any glaring problems with the property. Although basic property surveys only cover the condition of the property’s roof and walls, a building surveyor will be able to carry out what’s called a ‘level 3 survey’ which will produce the most detailed condition report which covers the health of the property’s electrical systems, gas and water drainage.
I understand older properties may have issues related to degradation but surely I don’t need a building survey done on a new property?
It is recommended that you get a building surveyor to carry out a ‘snagging survey’. A snagging survey is a type of building survey that’s only carried out on newly built properties. The surveyor will identify any glaring issues associated with the construction of the property, for example the property may have been built in a way which breaches federal building regulations such as using banned materials such asbestos.
In July 1989, Asbestos products were mostly was banned by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and is a building material which claims the lives of over twelve thousand U.S workers every year. This is a staggering figure which affects many tradesmen who have had prior exposure to these dangerous materials many years in the past. Although the use of Asbestos based products have significantly reduced, many American industries still buy and use asbestos products which can end up in new homes.
Why should I be afraid of hazardous materials such as asbestos?
Harmful fibres can be released when asbestos-containing materials are damaged or disturbed. These fibres can be inhaled by people nearby and cause severe long term diseases. Although these diseases won't affect you right away, they can develop into very serious and potentially fatal condition. It is crucial that home-buyers take precautions now and get their home inspected by a surveyor to protect themselves and their family.
Being in contact with dangerous materials such as Asbestos have the potential to cause serious diseases such as Mesothelioma, also known as a form of lung cancer known as pleura, and affects the lining around the lower digestive tract (peritoneum. The cause is usually associated with prolonged asbestos exposure and is often in its fatal stages by the time it's diagnosed by a medical practitioner. Lung cancer from asbestos is identical to lung cancer that results from smoking or other causes. For every death from mesothelioma, there will likely also be a death from lung cancer. Asbestosis is a severe scarring condition which affects the lungs and usually occurs following long-term asbestos exposure. In severe cases, this condition may lead to server breathing difficulties and even death. The most common health issue to occur as a result of asbestos exposure is a condition known as pleural thickening. Pleura, which is the lining of your lungs, thickens and begins to swell. This can lead to discomfort and shortness of breath.
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