House inspections and pre-rental reports in Mossel Bay
House Truth is based in Klein Brak River, Mossel Bay. We do pre-purchase house inspections, pre-rental condition reports and snag list inspections for new builds in the town and around it.
Buying in Mossel Bay
Before you sign, we walk through the house and send you a written record of its condition on the day, with a photo of every problem.
When damp is your worry, these are the signs we look for, inside and out:
- Marks on the paint rising up from the floor, and paint peeling or blistering low on the wall
- White salt crystals and bubbling plaster on the lower part of a wall
- Soil, paving or flower beds piled up against the outside walls
- Gutters and downpipes that let water run down the walls
We do not open walls, dig or take anything apart, so damp hidden inside a wall cannot be seen. Appliances, electrics, plumbing and gas are not tested.
Renting out in Mossel Bay
Letting agents and landlords can book a move-in report before a new tenant arrives and a move-out report when the tenant leaves. We compare the two so damage can be told apart from normal wear. Appliances that stay are tried on the day, and the roof and structure are left out of a rental report.
Where we are
Our base is Klein Brak River, Mossel Bay. We cover the town and the areas around it, and we cannot take bookings outside the Garden Route.
We also work in George and Oudtshoorn.
Buying a new build? See snag list inspections.
Questions and answers
Are you based in Mossel Bay?
We are based in Klein Brak River, Mossel Bay, and we come to the house.
Which signs of damp do you look for?
Marks rising from the floor, peeling paint low on the wall, white salt crystals, bubbling plaster and stained skirting boards.
Can you find damp that is hidden inside a wall?
No. We do not open walls or take anything apart, so we record the signs that can be seen.
What does voetstoots mean for me?
It means the property is sold as it stands. A written record of the house, with photos, shows what you are buying.
What do I receive after the inspection?
Two documents by email: the short list of problems with a photo of each, and the full checklist.
Do you do move-in and move-out reports in Mossel Bay?
Yes. The move-out report is done the same way as the move-in report, so the two can be compared.
How to book
To book in Mossel Bay, send us the address and the date, or give us a call on 078 625 2645.