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After building locally for 16 years, Scott Ross has become the franchise owner for Jim’s Building Inspections in Warkworth.
It’s a proud moment for Scott because Jim’s criteria before offering a franchise is noted for being extremely strict.
Scott says he is looking forward to using his experience and expertise to help people make informed decisions before buying a house.
The work takes him under floors and above ceilings to ferret out major and minor defects and any safety hazards.
“If you are committing to a mortgage for 30 years, you really need to know what you are buying,” he says.
Scott handles inspections from as far south as Riverhead and as far north as Ruakaka, including Kawau Island.
In addition to inspecting older homes, Scott also inspects houses under construction, giving buyers peace of mind that their dream home is going to turn out just right.
Typically, a new build might be inspected at four different stages – the slab, the framing, the lock-up and the handover.
Scott also offers on-spec inspections of homes being sold by tender or auction, whereby a remote buyer can access information about a property’s condition online.
Another part of Scott’s business is inspecting properties for the presence of methamphetamine and asbestos so that landlords and property managers can determine if a house is safe to rent.
Scott adds that his services are not limited to residential properties. He also undertakes industrial and commercial inspections.
Scott says it helps enormously that he has lived in the Warkworth area all his life giving him familiarity with local materials used and the standards that need to be maintained to meet local climate and other challenges.
“It also means I have a rapport with local people. I may have met them at the rugby club and the golf club. People know what you are about,” he says.
