No, you shouldn't buy a house if a building inspector says no. Building inspectors are as knowledgeable as builders, if not more, because of their years of experience inspecting.
If a business inspector takes their time to inspect a building for you and deems the house unworthy, you should trust their decision. The business inspector gains nothing from you not buying the house, so you can't say they're saying no for selfish reasons.
They most likely saw many problems that could affect you if you choose to live in that house. So here are some dire reasons why a building inspector can say you shouldn't buy a house.
The foundation of a house determines its overall quality. A solid foundation is one thing building inspectors look for in a home because it increases its life span and strengthens it. In addition, you won't need to have many repairs done or consider moving out of the house with a strong foundation.
Sadly, weak foundations are more common than solid foundations, but it's never visible to the untrained eye. A house can look perfect outside and be a wreck underneath. A weak foundation is one of the significant reasons a building inspector can tell you not to buy a house.
Houses with weak foundations will put you at a loss because you'll have to spend a ton on repairs and consider moving out soon.
A house's roofing system is one of the essential systems of a home. A bad roof will lead to leaks that can destroy your furniture and valuables. A flawed roofing system will also peel off the painting and wall of the house eventually.
Another thing a poor roofing system can do is destroy the foundation of a home due to the water dripping down to it. As with every flaw of a home, you won't notice or detect it if you're untrained.
However, it'll be easy for a building inspector to detect all the defects in the house you've set your eyes on.
The critical systems of a house are the; electrical, plumbing, and heating and ventilation systems.
The electrical system ensures that every home area is well wired and no naked wire or bad wiring can lead to sparks. The plumbing system provides that a house's drainage and gutter system is top-notch, with water in every room.
Lastly, we have the house's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. The HVAC system ensures that it's well-ventilated, and you can get air conditioning in your home. Imagine if you couldn't have air conditioning during the summer because of your house's defects.
A building inspector will check out all these things and more as they affect your experience in the house. A building inspector saying you shouldn't buy a home means the house falls short of every requirement.
For thorough inspections, come to premium pre-purchase building inspections. After our assessments, you'll get a detailed report outlining every feature, strength, and defect of the house.
Contact us so you'll not buy a house you'll regret.