Maintenance & Inspections
Home inspection before buying — know what you’re really paying for
An independent inspection of a resale house or flat: damp, cracks, wiring, plumbing and finishes, with a repair estimate to help you negotiate.
Fresh paint can hide seepage, cracks and failing wiring. Many buyers discover expensive problems only after moving in.
A RennovEN pre-purchase inspection gives you an independent view of the property’s condition and an estimate of repair costs, so you can negotiate or walk away with confidence.
Signs you need this
- You are buying a resale house or flat
- The property was freshly painted before sale
- You can’t assess construction quality yourself
- You want negotiation leverage
The RennovEN promise
- 10-year warranty on all works
- Itemised pricing, approved before work begins
- One accountable team across every trade
- Residential specialists — homes only
Diagnosis
Why it happens
Cosmetic cover-ups
New paint and tiles can hide old damage.
Hidden services
Wiring and pipes are inside walls.
Seasonal defects
Leaks may not show in dry months.
Our method
How RennovEN does it
- 1
Inspect
Structure, damp, services and finishes.
- 2
Test
Moisture readings, electrical and water checks.
- 3
Report
Findings with photos, ranked by severity.
- 4
Estimate
Indicative repair cost to inform negotiation.
What’s included
- Structural visual inspection
- Moisture and leak checks
- Electrical and plumbing checks
- Finish and fitting review
- Report with repair estimate
What affects the cost
- Property size
- House or flat
- Age of the property
- Report depth required
Every home is different, so we don’t publish rate cards. After a free inspection you get an itemised estimate, and you approve every line before work begins.
Get my itemised estimate10-year warranty
Inspection is advisory. If you buy and choose RennovEN for repairs, those works carry our 10-year warranty.
How our warranty worksFAQ
Home Inspection Before Buying: your questions
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