If you are thinking about buying a condo, whether it is as an investment property or as a primary residence, then you should have the property inspected before you buy. Our team at Cornerstone Inspections has extensive experience in the property inspection business, and you can count on us to give you a thorough report on the condition of the condo, so you can make an informed decision.
In this article, we’ll go over some key information you need to know about the condo inspection process.
- Condo Inspections Focus on the Unit – One thing you should know about condo inspections is that they typically focus on the individual unit you are looking at, not the building as a whole. Most customers interested in buying condos are looking for single units, while relatively few people want to buy whole condominium buildings.
- Condo Inspections Check Individual Systems, Not Shared – Building on the above point, you should know a condo inspection will check the structures and systems in the particular unit you are considering. Our inspectors will look at things like the floors, ceilings, walls, windows, and doors of your unit, as well as the plumbing and electrical wiring. However, we generally won’t check things like the building’s shared HVAC unit.
- Condo Inspections May Check Some Common Areas – In some cases, a condo inspection may include common areas close to your unit. For example, the inspector may perform a quick visual inspection of a shared lounge area. However, inspections for these areas will be cursory only, not as thorough as the inspections for the unit itself.