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TShoonanoo
post Oct 17 2024, 02:32 PM, updated 2y ago

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Hi I earlier asked about roof ceiling installation.

Now I want to ask if one is interested in purchase sub-sale house, I heard that there are these contractor inspectors that charge a certain fee, to inspect the plumbling, electrical, plastering, roof, etc.

does anyone have the pricing?



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post Oct 17 2024, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(cycheah @ Oct 17 2024, 02:42 PM)
as i heard from my SIL, the price is RM800 for her newly built terrace house. but i'm not sure the price is based on what requirement.
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do they issue a report ?

also do you have a list of these contractors? how to get?
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post Oct 18 2024, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(Aaron212 @ Oct 17 2024, 03:08 PM)
of course

most contractors can do

pricing depends on skills

so find trusted 1

spend few hundred is better than later cry spend few thousands

just like buying a second hand acar, best to get mechanic check it
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is there such list or advertised contractors we can find in internet?
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post Oct 18 2024, 08:37 AM

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QUOTE(jojolicia @ Oct 17 2024, 03:05 PM)
As an owner why would I allow someone to climb up the roof, stepping on the roof tiles.

Who to bear if your inspector mis-step, fell and died in my premise ?
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Last time I heard from my neighbor fight with their neighbor because when that other fella repair their roof, their contractor accidentally stepped into the neighbor house and broke the tiles then caused water leakage into the upstairs room
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post Oct 18 2024, 08:57 AM

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QUOTE(jojolicia @ Oct 18 2024, 08:52 AM)
Yes, you read my point well there.

For old house punya roof rafters, roof tiles, the flashings, gutter etc just don't go usik usik. You step on it, roof tile break, the cement mortar break (if any at the ridge), silicon (at flashing) just give way.

Asking for trouble
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there's got to be a way to check after installation?

I guess I have to personally take a ladder up and inspect myself.

or ask them to take picture of the whole roof after installation.

hmm, if only I have a drone fly above to take video.


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post Oct 18 2024, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(jojolicia @ Oct 18 2024, 09:14 AM)
If you install new, your own unit, of course you need to check by all means.

This thread topic about potential buyer engaging 3rd party to inspect an existing subsale before buy (unit belonging to other), no?
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yup

I also want to ask how to find these contractors and ensure they r legit?

don't want to get a scammer that gives u a fake report.
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post Oct 23 2024, 08:24 AM

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QUOTE(tinkerfy @ Oct 17 2024, 02:42 PM)
Make sure you're ready to pay the inspectors even if the deal don't go through. Belum pay booking and SPA, owner can change mind anytime..
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at least got some kind of report from them to base on.

on top of tat need own judgement to decide

 

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