C BAT Building And Property Inspectors, Home Inspection in Roodepoort GP

We do full and detailed inspections on residential homes and commercial properties for the homeowner/building owner, who has discovered defects that are concerning to them, the property owner who wishes to sell or let their property or the buyer who wishes to purchase a property. Our inspection, which is backed up by a detailed written report, is to give peace of mind to the buyer or seller, or to assist the property owner in remediation recommendations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

With more than 40 years experience in the building industry, in the fields of; Site Manager for LTA Construction, Architectural Designer on numerous residential homes, Building Inspector and Plan Scrutinizer for Randburg Town Council, Architectural Technologist for Househam, Henderson, Moteane Architects on the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme and now registered and carrying the International Certification for Home Inspectors and Indoor Air Quality Consultants, makes me qualified in a broad spectrum of the building industry to assist the property owner. This sets me aside from my competitors.

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

Studied through B.I.F.S.A. and LTA Construction as a Site Agent/Manager. Studied through Wits University as an Architectural Draughtsman. Studied further through Randburg Town Council as an Architectural Technologist, Plan Scrutinizer and Building Inspector. Continued studying through InterNACHI® (U.S.A.). Internationally Certified Professional Inspector on residential and commercial properties, Internationally Certified Mould Inspector, Internationally Certified Indoor Air Consultant with IAC2. I am also registered with SACAP as a BCO/Building Surveyor, and I am awaiting my 2023 registration certification for Professional Architectural Technologist.

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Broad and total property inspections on residential and commercial properties, with main focus on Building Code Violations and Expert Witnessing.

How do you normally charge for your service?

Services are charged on a square meterage rate, or hourly rate, dependent on the type of inspection requested. We have a written contractual agreement which is entered into by all parties privy to the inspection. This written contractual agreement creates peace of mind and suretyship for our clients and us. We generate official quotations and invoices for our clients. Fees and services may be discussed and agreed upon, prior to signing of agreements. Fees are calculated on a fixed scale, dependent on nature of inspection required, and as per our Company fees structure

What makes your pricing competitive?

Our pricing structure is market related, but the quality of service we render, accompanied by the detailed written report presented, using state of the art equipment and software, as well as the informative discussions we have with our client pertaining to our post inspection and analyses, makes our fees more competitive. We are bound by our International Accreditation and Certification through InterNACHI®, their Standards of Practice (SOP) and Code of Ethics (COE). We are also bound by SACAP' Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, which makes our pricing twice as competitive as our opposition, due to the high level of expertise we bring to our clients.

Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Uptasker customers?

As an Uptasker customer, you are offered an upgrade to the inspection package you chose, at a 30% reduced fee rate. Please let us know that you are coming through Uptasker, so that we can ensure that you benefit from this special discount price.

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

Saving money on property inspections is not always easy. 1) The owner can shop around, ask questions of the person(s) he intends using, and what their services offer and entail. 2) Appoint accredited person(s) or Company's only. 3) Cheap and nasty in the Property Inspection game is definitely going to cost the owner more money in the long run. Pay a bit more, ensure that the person / company has all the required credentials, and in this way the owner will save money in the long run.

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

1) Are you buying or selling. 2) When is a suitable time to do the inspection, as it's normally a minimum 2 hour long process. 3) Who all is going to be there. 4) What type of inspection is required, as there are numerous types. 5) Is it a commercial or residential property. 6) Where is the property located.

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

Yes. Our Company carries E&O business insurance through Outsurance, with public liability enclosed. Our guarantee is what we discover on the day of the inspection, which is relayed in writing with supporting photo's and videos. We cannot guarantee any latent or patent defects to any component, item or entity. We cannot guarantee any future defects, as there is no control over such.

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

1) What are your qualifications. 2) Are you registered with any Institution. 3) Are you certified to do the job. 4) Are you backed by any larger support structure, eg Franchise

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

My referral basis is sound proof of the quality of work, reliability of work and the service excellence that clients expect from an Inspector. I pride myself in my work ethic, as this is my soul source of income. My high ethical standards and pride I have in what I do, has held be in good stead with my clients. I have achieved numerous successes in business using these principals, and have been able to reach my pinnacle based on these teachings. I have also, through these applications . and teachings, built up many friends out of my original clients. Clients who still contact me today for advise and assistance, have proven to me that the repore that I have with them, has created a sense of reliability and trustworthiness in me as an individual and business person.

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