All the useful articles about home inspections and related topics, that are relevant for a wide variety of roles. If you are either a Home Inspector or a Home Buyer or an Interior Designer or an Architect or just a interested observer, this blog has something for you. Go ahead, read up and feel free to share.
HomeInspeKtor has been providing home inspection services in Bangalore to thousands of satisfied customers for the past 3 years. The co-founders of HomeInspeKtor, Sudhi and Vivek explain below the benefits of a Home Inspection.
Are you considering performing an inspection by yourself to either save money on the inspection or thinking that you are capable enough. Here are 9 reasons not to do a home inspection yourself.
What is a home inspection, explained in great detail by one of the founders of HomeInspeKtor – the company that introduced home inspections in India.
Here’s how HomeInspeKtor is maintaining high safety standards in the times of Coronavirus.
Why are home inspections important for ready to move in homes?
Understand some of the nuances of wooden flooring
Here are the top 3 issues we’ve found during our inspections of new homes.
For proper installation of floor tiles, using cement mortar, following steps are generally recommended:
Should you choose an established company or a startup when it comes to home inspections?
Why is HomeInspeKtor better than its competitors? Here are six reasons to help you make an informed decision in choosing the right home inspection company – us.
There are many downsides of getting an inspection done from an interiors guy/carpenter/plumber/electrician/mason and here are some of the few:
Here’s how home inspections in the post COVID-19 times will benefit home buyers even more.
People are frequently exposed to more than 200 types of fungi indoors and outdoors. These include mold-like fungi, just as other fungi, for example, yeasts and mushrooms. Mold symptoms, particularly black mold symptoms, are dangerous, and can even be life threatening. Read more about causes, effects and mitigation of mold.
In the last few years, studies have shown that the air inside homes can be more severely polluted than the outdoor air when it comes to even the most industrialized cities. Read more about indoor air pollutants and their effects.
Dampness is one of the important aspects to keep in mind throughout the construction life cycle of a building. If neglected, it can have many negative effects.
Dampness is one of the important aspects to keep in mind throughout the construction life cycle of a building. If neglected, it can affect the structure adversely and create unhygienic conditions for its occupants. The following are the major causes of dampness
Here are 5 ways how a home inspection can help interior designers
Read about the importance of using sealants at homes.
Here are the 6 signs that a home inspection was done by an amateur:
You have decided to get a home inspection done but haven’t decided on whom to get it done by. What questions should you ask a prospective home inspector?
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Here are Monika’s thoughts on how she went from choosing Civil Engineering against the wishes of society to graduating as the Best Outgoing Student of the year!
Plumbing is a system that deals with carrying of any fluids. Read more about why it requires maintenance on a timely basis.
Tiles are one of the most popular flooring solutions used these days. Here are the points to be kept in mind while taking up the tiling work.
A RCCB is a very important safety device that should be present in every home. Do read further on why this is the case.
Here are Hema’s thoughts on the recruitment of women as home inspectors.
Sockets are the outlets that we use in our day-to-day life to run our home appliances such as TV, fridge, mixer, microwave etc. Read more on how they can be checked.
Dampness in buildings may occur due to bad design, faulty construction process and use of poor quality of materials. Dampness not only affects the life of the building but also creates unhygienic conditions of the important items of work in the construction of a building. Following methods are generally adopted to prevent the effects of dampness in building
Dampness is a common cause of worry for any homebuyer and it is essential to use the right waterproofing material to prevent the seepage of water from a structure for its durability.
Are you one of those who think pest control is all about applying pesticides? If yes, read on to know the common mistakes people make in dealing with pest issues.
Electrocution is a severe injury by electric shock when electric current passes through the body. Read more about its effects and what First Aid steps can be taken in response to Electrocution.
Safety of individuals on-site is of the utmost priority. We recommend following the guidelines below when visiting a construction site whether you might be a home buyer, contractor, home inspector, construction worker or any other individual
Read about representations of electrical systems with and without earthing and their effects on a human body in contact
HomeInspeKtor finished joint second place in India’s own Shark Tank competition – the ET NOW Leaders of Tomorrow, South Zone recently.
Here’s how a home inspection contributes to saving the environment. HomeInspeKtor contributes one tree for every inspection via Cauvery Calling.
The story of HomeInspeKtor was published in RealtyNXT recently.
Congratulations on getting an home inspection done. We trust that the home inspection process added value to your Real Estate transaction by validating the quality of your dream home. Having your home inspected is not the last step though. You may need to get your home furnished, interiors decorated, give it
Quality comes at a price. Read on to understand the correlation.
When your hard earned money is involved, make sure you bank on the right guys.
Are reinspections really necessary? Read on to find out more.
HomeInspeKtor is THE pioneering company of home inspections in India. Here are just a few of the firsts that can be attributed to us: HomeInspeKtor is the first company in India to start offering home inspection services HomeInspeKtor is the first company in India to offer services with InterNACHI qualified
Buying a property owned by an NRI? Here are the things that you should keep in mind.
Vivek from HomeInspeKtor presented again at the Dayananda Sagar College .
HomeInspeKtor presented at the Dayananda Sagar College recently.
One question that many home owners ask us is this: I have already taken possession of my home. Do you think it makes sense for me to go in for a home inspection?
Well, here’s what we think.
Is your builder not allowing you to get a third party home inspection? Here are various arguments you can use to convince him. Remember, a third party home inspection is your fundamental right as a home buyer.
Sudhi, the CEO of www.homeinspektor.com – the leading home inspection provider in Bangalore, shares his thoughts on what he thinks will be the future of the home inspection industry and thereby the future of home inspectors.
For our inspections, we’ve covered a distance equivalent to circumnavigating the earth 20 times. Here’s how HomeInspeKtor is contributing to help save the earth.
HomeInspeKtor was at BWT India 2019 event recently. Here are a few glimpses!
After wowing customers in Bangalore, India’s best home inspection provider, HomeInspeKtor, is now in Chennai.
What do you do if your dream home has issues? Read what Mr Salareed Mann did.
How to provide a testimonial Testimonials go a long way in helping people make up their mind about HomeInspeKtor – the best Home inspection service in Bangalore. By providing us with a testimonial, you are helping others take advantage of the same world class service as yourself. Via our Website
Of course you do. Home building is a skill that is specialized and therefore extremely manual. Consistent quality can only be guaranteed if machines are used and not human beings since human beings are more prone to mistakes. While the quality of two cars from the same production line can be assured to be
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What is a home inspection? People still ask me: what does a home inspection really mean? Well here is a detailed explanation from an old post of mine, updated recently. Read more
HomeInspeKtor has gone live with its jingle. Read on to know who are the masterminds behind it.
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From Quora: What is more important to you when choosing a Home Inspector? Here’s an answer in the Indian context. The most important parameter to decide on a home inspector is quality of service. Do not believe the sales pitch of the inspector but instead rely on the testimonials/reviews/feedback that actual customers have provided. There
Ever wondered, Why HomeInspeKtor? It is only natural for people to occasionally wonder, why they should order an inspection with HomeInspeKtor rather than someone else. Click the button below to find out why! Click Here
Our answer to the question How long will a Home Inspection take from Quora: https://www.quora.com/How-long-will-the-home-inspection-take Let me provide an answer in the Indian context based on our[1] experience. The best[2] home inspection companies typically send two engineers – a civil and an electrical to perform a home inspection that involves 100+ checks.
Home Inspections might be part of MahaRERA soon: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis The Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently said the government will consider initiating third-party inspections of construction to monitor the quality of construction. Read the Mumbai Mirror article below: https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/civic/govt-to-widen-scope-of-maharera-soon-says-cm-fadnavis/articleshow/63993316.cms Source: Mumbai Mirror (May 2)
On this lovely Monday morning in April, we launch our new and revamped website www.homeinspektor.com. New Customers If you have landed at www.homeinspektor.com and wish to Signup / Login or Create a new home inspection request , just use the tricolor on the left as instructed below! LOGIN/SIGNUP: Clicking on the saffron
We have the best home inspectors in India working for HomeInspeKtor. Here are just a few of our testimonials to support our case. “Very efficient and professional team!!!!” “Vivek and team did an excellent job in the pre-delivery inspection of my villa” “They have done fantastic job of finding out
Right to information about the progress of the house Right to delivery of the house on time Right to compensation if any delays depending on the agreement Right to good quality of the house Right to the house meeting the agreed specification Right to everything being legal with respect to
As a buyer it is your right to expect a quality product. Whether you are buying vegetables, or electronics, you want value for your money. No one likes to be cheated. You pay for something and the minimum you expect is for the product that you bought to function according
Home inspection post COVID-19 Home Inspection Mobile App Certified Inspectors Most traditional industries are benefiting from the digital revolution i.e. the usage of software and other digital tools to improve various processes within the industry and introduce efficiencies that couldn’t be imagined before. Whether it is app based transportation or
An article by one of our home inspectors about the usefulness of home inspections. As home inspectors, they see it all – from a premium stately home to a basic chalet. No matter the expanse or condition of the dwelling, the inspector carries out a comprehensive examination to ensure buyers
An article by one of our home inspectors providing more information about electrical load. Not many would know about type of electrical connections and load factors in Domestic wiring. Broadly, either a house has single-phase or three-phase connection. Lets understand why do we need three-phase to our home, technically & more needfully, if you happen to own
Reading time: 2-3 minutes Once someone opts to go for a home inspection service, they have taken the most important step towards getting insights on their dream home and understanding if the property is of the right quality. This makes the home buyer better than most of the Indian home
Reading time: 7-8 minutes Although it is unlikely that you would have heard of them, the concept of home inspections in India is catching up quickly. Not just buyers, but even sellers are now willing to invest in quality home inspection services. A trained home inspector administers a visual examination
Congratulations! Your dream home is ready to be handed over. Lucky you! You are better off than a lot of Indian home-buyers who are still waiting for their developers to complete construction and start with handover. Life in the post RERA world might fix this but for now the wait
Ever wondered what all you need to look for when you take possession of a home? Have you ever thought if a home being handed over to you is really ready? Worry no more, the MyInspeKtor app by
We Indians think twice before spending and expect multifold returns for every rupee spent and home inspections are no different. Home Inspection is a process of determining the liveable condition of the house and to be aware of possible surprises as early as possible. These surprises could cause minor inconveniences
Some recent pictures of the HomeInspeKtor family! More pictures at https://www.facebook.com/pg/homeinspeKtor/photos/. Visit https://www.homeinspektor.com/in/#about to know who’s who.
HomeInspektor aims to be the trusted advisor of Home Buyers and Sellers throughout the world. HomeInspektor’s solves real world problems in real estate using the combination of tools & technology, supported by robust processes and trained personnel HomeInspeKtor leverages a built-from-scratch, cloud based, feature-rich marketplace + qualified home inspectors + a
I am taking possession of my home soon. Here are the reasons I do not want a Home Inspection: I am intelligent and can find issues myself – how difficult could it be? I trust my builder. I am sure he has done a great job. What can possibly go wrong
There are interesting similarities between Power and Water supplies: – Like water supply from utility companies, we also get power supply from distribution companies. – We have water meters similar to power meters. – We store water in tank/overhead tank to use after the supply. In a similar manner we use
Walabot is a 3D imaging sensor that lets you uncover things hidden in the world around you. With a Walabot, you are able to look through walls, objects and materials therefore the device lends itself to use within the inspection process. Walabot uses radio frequency for it detection and was initially
Washroom Issues Most of the leakages or seepages are usually seen in the Washrooms. Before you finalize the house, do not forget to check the Washrooms. The common leaks around the bathtubs and showers, drains, sinks etc might look very simple, but sometimes they can cause very expensive damages to
From our past experiences, we have surely learned the hard way that there are some very essential things that should be checked before signing the papers to buy a new home or before moving into a rental accommodation. Of course, you’ll have a professional do an inspection and look over
Flooring Issues When I finally found my dream house, I got so caught up in excitement to move into my soon-to-be completed house that I completely forget about the things I was supposed to focus on. In this article, we would like to look into the common flooring issues you
Plumbing Issues It has always been noticed that many home buyers/tenants move into new homes without paying much attention to the state of plumbing system only to realize later that everything isn’t as rosy as they thought. Before you move into a new home, it’s always advisable to look at
Cracks in walls are not just ugly, but they can also be warning signs for serious problems with the foundation of the house. There can be multiple reasons for cracks in the home. In the majority of cases small, hairline cracks in walls, ceilings and plaster can be a sign
The #1 Home Inspection Provider In Bangalore & Chennai, HomeInspeKtor, Offers Detailed Seepage Inspections Of Your Home. Connect With Us Today To Learn How A Comprehensive Seepage Inspection Can Help You.
It is always pretty exciting to move into a new home, whether a rented property or own home. Most of the time, we tend to overlook problems with the property because we are in a hurry to move in. Usually, the rental broker or the property owner tries to rush you or pressurize
Home Inspections is assumed, at least in the western world, to be a worldwide practice. Not really. What is a common practice in the rest of the world is not so in India. Why is this? While the real estate market is flat if not growing, the houses are getting more
Last month, the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India recognized us as a Start-Up. How this recognition will help us, only time will tell. Watch this space for more info! Here’s how the certificate looks like!!
As the leading home inspection company in India and having conducted hundreds of home inspections across India, we have built a database of quality issues with Indian homes. The advantage of having this information is that we can splice and dice this information the way we want it – across
Is your home ready to be inspected? Here are a few pointers to keep in mind before you schedule an inspection: When did you last visit the home? If you haven’t visited the site within the last 2-3 weeks, make sure you visit it again before you schedule an inspection.
A short overview of dampness by one of our Home Inspectors – Mohammed Hanifa. A 10 minute read. Dampness is a state of excess or unwanted moisture which may be harmful in the context of walls/structure and may reduce its lifespan. The reasons for the same may be one or more
An analysis of cracks by one of our Home Inspectors – Mohammed Hanifa. A 10 minute read. What are cracks? Narrow gaps/lines on the surface of the concrete that splits apart are called cracks. Technically the voids present in the paste-aggregate interface the neighboring voids which persist in forming a
A bunch of companies operating in the Home Inspection space across the country (HomeInspeKtor, MACJ, CheckMyProp, Meazurements, E-Ghar) met together in Mumbai and launched the Home Inspection Association of India (HIA) on the 22nd of January 2018. HomeInspeKtor is one of the patron members of HIA, amongst others. All members of
The story of HomeInspeKtor was published in YourStory recently.
HomeInspeKtor was showcased at the annual NASSCOM Product Conclave held in Vivanta By Taj, Yeshwanthpur on the 26th and 27th of October, 2016. There was a pre-selection process after which HomeInspeKtor and a few other products were selected to display a booth at the venue. The HomeInspeKtor booth was quite
HomeInspeKtor was invited by Chola MS Risk Services to participate in the recently held Inogen WorldView Conference at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.
HomeInspeKtor was covered in the Deccan Herald